Fundamental equations describing the ocean dynamic are theoretically Navier-Stokes equations over a rotating sphere, whom need to add a state equation for the fluid density, and advection-diffusion equations for tracers. However, some physical considerations and practical limitations required to developped more simple models. Indeed, some simplifying hypotheses are well justified from a ocean dynamic point of view, whose principal ones are thin layer and Boussinesq approximations. On the other hand, considering the dimensions of oceans (from serveral hundreds to serveral thousands kilometers), computations costs are a very practical limitating factor. We are, by now, able to simulate the global ocean with about ten kilometers large grid mes...