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What is Oceanography?
The Ocean takes up almost three fourths
of the Earths surface. It is filled with animals and plants
and is perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of nature.
The study of the oceans and the plants and animals it contains
is called oceanography. A person who studies the oceans and
the plants and animals it contains is called an oceanographer.
Are there different
types of oceanographers?
Yes, like many other jobs, there are
different branches of oceanography. Four types of oceanographers
are biological oceanographers, geological oceanographers,
marine scientists, and physical oceanographers. Although each
division of oceanography works with the ocean, each division
also specializes in a certain area. For example, a physical
oceanographer monitors the surface and currents of the ocean
while a biological oceanographer studies the marine life in
the ocean.
How is oceanography realated to chemistry?
Oceanographers use a lot of chemistry.
Say there was a chemical spill in the ocean, an oceanographer
would need to know how to remove the chemical without damaging
the environment around the chemicals location. Also oceanographers
use different chemicals to test different samples of water.
What educational background is needed
to become and oceanographer?
Oceanographers work with a lot of
math and science. If you are thinking about becoming an oceanographer
you should try to take as many math and science courses as
you can. These courses include: chemistry, physics, calculus,
and statistics. In order to do research work for an organization,
you need a Doctorate in physics, oceanography, applied mathematics,
engineering, earth science or marine science.
What is the
average salary of an oceanographer?
An oceanographers salary varies. They
usually earn between $50,000 and $80,000 a year. The salary
varies according to the experience and qualifications of the
oceanographer.
What are the working conditions?
Oceanographers work in many different
settings. An oceanographer can work indoors and outdoors,
on the ocean and on land, in a lab or on a ship, in hot and
cold, in groups or by him/herself, and in the day time or
night time.
What is the job outlook?
The oceanographer industry has remained
relatively stable over time. As of now, there are neither
too many people working in this field, nor too few. There
are many different jobs in this field, perhaps the biggest
job internationally is trying to find oil and gas deposits.
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