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Cynthia Madden teaches high school marine biology near Princeton, New Jersey. She leads student field trips to local tide pools and teaches ocean ecology courses. Madden graduated with a bachelor of science in marine science education.

Why Are Some Parts of the Ocean Darker Than Others?
What Makes the Ocean Glow? The Science of Bioluminescence
What Are Marine Heatwaves and What Causes Them?
What Is an Oxygen Minimum Zone and Why Does It Matter?
What Is Oceanic Silica and Why Is It Important?
What Are Foraminifera and Why Are They Important?
Abiotic Factors in the Atlantic Ocean and Their Influence
Marine Sediments: What They Are and Why They Matter
What Marine Sensors Measure and How They Benefit Us
What Is a Cold Seep and Why Is It Important?
What Is a Coccolith and Why Is It Important?
The pH of Seawater and Its Role in Ocean Acidification
Deep Sea Vents: What They Are & Why They Matter
What Is an Ocean Eddy? Its Formation and Ecological Role
What Is Ocean Upwelling and Why Is It Important?
What Are Mesophotic Zones and Why Are They Important?
Mesoscale Eddies: How They Shape Ocean Life and Climate