The Atom and the Ocean
by E. W. Seabrook Hull
U.S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Division of Technical Information Understanding the Atom Series
Nuclear energy is playing a vital role in the life of every man, woman, and child in the United States today. In the years ahead it will affect increasingly all the peoples of the earth. It is essential that all Americans gain an understanding of this vital force if they are to discharge thoughtfully their responsibilities as citizens and if they are to realize fully the myriad benefits that nuclear energy offers them.
The United States Atomic Energy Commission provides this booklet to help you achieve such understanding.
Edward J. Brunenkant, Director Division of Technical Information
UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, Chairman
James T. Ramey
Wilfrid E. Johnson
Dr. Theos J. Thompson
Dr. Clarence E. Larson
by E. W. Seabrook Hull
E. W. Seabrook Hull
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The Understanding the Atom Series
CONTENTS
SEEKING ANSWERS
Energy for Exploration
THE WORLD OCEAN
Ocean Movements
A Mix of Elements
The Sea’s Interfaces
The Sea’s Resources
NUCLEAR ENERGY’S ROLE
Radionuclides in the Sea
Research Projects
Oceanographic Instruments
Environmental Safety Studies
The Atom at Work in the Sea
Ocean Engineering
Fresh Water from Seawater
Radiation Preservation of Seafood
Project Plowshare
THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OCEAN
SUGGESTED REFERENCES
Books
Booklets
Articles
Motion Pictures
PHOTO CREDITS
THE COVER
THE AUTHOR
Footnotes
Transcriber’s Notes