Image

Ocean temperature layers

Diagram show the ocean's three main temperature layers.

The ocean has three main temperature layers. The upper (warm) and deep (cold) layers have the same temperature throughout. Between is the thermocline, which is warmer at the top than the bottom.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published:30 June 2010Size: 59.6 KB