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Marine geologists also study the coastal areas. These are important
because humans interact most with this zone. The topography of the local
coasts helps determine harbors for transportation, and to predict wave
and tidal action.
Along the coast of California you have many geological features of
interest. The bays of San Francisco and Monterey allow birds from the
south to use this area as a fly path. The waters off this area are very
deep close to the coast. This allows for large, thundering waves that
are great for surfers. Along Monterrey area, there is a spectacular submarine
canyon, deeper than the Grand Canyon, that wiggles its way out
toward deep water.
Geological oceanography has a vast area to look at and many features
have probably not been observed yet.
San Francisco to Monterey, California coast
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