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Become an Oceanographer today!

By Jacob S.

Oceanography is the name given to the type of work done to further expand our knowledge of the ocean's mysterious ways. An oceanographer is person who applies physics, chemistry, biology and geology, to the study of the worlds oceans. It's not just the water which is studied but all the animals and creatures which live in the ocean as well. From the smallest properties of the water itself to the largest animals in the ocean.

Goo!!! Thats a Huge Mola Fish!!!

 

You're probably wondering how this effects every day life. Well due partially to oceanographers, we can now predict future changes in the planets temperature. This leads to changes in sea levels and also allows us to avoid storms and hurricanes like the most recent, Charley. Now aren't you glad that there's oceanographers around today!

After a long couple days of exploring the oceans floor, this sub calls it a day.

There are a couple types of oceanographers: Physical, Chemical, Marine, and Geological. Physical look at temperature, density, tides and currents; Chemical, on the other hand, look at the chemistry of living systems, and age of the sea. Marine biologist study marine animals and plants while Geological oceanographers examine rocks and minerals.

A couple of fish conversing about certain maritimal politics!!!

Did You know that the average salary of an oceanographer is between 50,000 to 80,000 a year.

Related Links

Southhampton Oceanography Centre	Different types of oceanographers explained.
Sea Grant	A Basic Description of what oceanographers do.
NASA Oceanography	Different ways in which NASA is becoming a more ocean friendly research organizatoin.
National Geographic committe for Research & Exploration: Oceanography	The background to how the job of an oceanographer was first created.
Oceanographer sec. at Mount Alvernia High School	Average salary of an Oceanographer

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