EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -An oceanographer studies the ocean. Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the seafloor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some students first receive a B.S. degree in chemistry, physics or marine biology before going on to advanced degrees in physical, chemical or geological oceanography (among other options). Students will be able to focus more on oceanography-related courses in their advanced degree programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lots of this work is done in a laboratory, but in order to study the ocean, a researcher must spend time in the water, on the water, or near the water. Some oceanographers learn to SCUBA dive, others spend time on a boat or in a submersible in order to collect data.

Detailed explanation-4: -Physical oceanographers study the relationship between the ocean’s physical properties, atmosphere, seafloor and coast. They investigate ocean temperature, density, waves, tides, and currents. They also focus on how the ocean interacts with Earth’s atmosphere to produce our weather and climate systems.