The study of physical properties and processes in the oceans, including fluid flow, waves and transport of heat.
A physical oceanographer and author of the tank-draining discussion cited in Torricelli's law.[ref]
https://www2.whoi.edu/staff/jprice/. Institutional profile: Dr. James F. Price, Physical Oceanography Department
[ref]https://www2.whoi.edu/staff/jprice/curriculum-vitae/. Curriculum vitae: personal history gives birth on 9 September 1948
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Physical oceanography is the branch of oceanography that deals with the physical properties and processes of the ocean. It focuses on the dynamics of ocean waters and their interactions with the atmosphere, the seafloor, and marine ecosystems. Key areas of study within physical oceanography include: 1. **Ocean Currents**: Understanding the movement of water masses, including surface currents, deep ocean currents, and tidal forces.