OCEANOGRAPHYYY
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- Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean.
- Biological oceanographers and marine biologists study plants and animals in the marine environment. They are interested in the numbers of marine organisms and how these organisms develop, relate to one another, adapt to their environment, and interact with it.
- Chemical oceanographers and marine chemists study the composition of seawater, its processes and cycles, and the chemical interaction of seawater with the atmosphere and sea floor. Their work may include analysis of seawater components, the effects of pollutants, and the impacts of chemical processes on marine organisms.
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- Geological oceanographers and marine geologists explore the ocean floor and the processes that form its mountains, canyons, and valleys. Through sampling, they look at millions of years of history of sea-floor spreading, plate tectonics, and oceanic circulation and climates. They also examine volcanic processes, mantle circulation, hydrothermal circulation, magma genesis, and crustal formation.
-Physical oceanographers study the physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean such as waves, currents, eddies, gyres and tides; the transport of sand on and off beaches; coastal erosion; and the interactions of the atmosphere and the ocean. They examine deep currents, the ocean-atmosphere relationship that influences weather and climate, the transmission of light and sound through water, and the ocean's interactions with its boundaries at the sea floor and the coast.
- Biological oceanographers and marine biologists study plants and animals in the marine environment. They are interested in the numbers of marine organisms and how these organisms develop, relate to one another, adapt to their environment, and interact with it.
- Chemical oceanographers and marine chemists study the composition of seawater, its processes and cycles, and the chemical interaction of seawater with the atmosphere and sea floor. Their work may include analysis of seawater components, the effects of pollutants, and the impacts of chemical processes on marine organisms.
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- Geological oceanographers and marine geologists explore the ocean floor and the processes that form its mountains, canyons, and valleys. Through sampling, they look at millions of years of history of sea-floor spreading, plate tectonics, and oceanic circulation and climates. They also examine volcanic processes, mantle circulation, hydrothermal circulation, magma genesis, and crustal formation.
-Physical oceanographers study the physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean such as waves, currents, eddies, gyres and tides; the transport of sand on and off beaches; coastal erosion; and the interactions of the atmosphere and the ocean. They examine deep currents, the ocean-atmosphere relationship that influences weather and climate, the transmission of light and sound through water, and the ocean's interactions with its boundaries at the sea floor and the coast.
- Oceanographers start with a bachelor's degree and then look into pursuing internship programs or entry-level positions. Many oceanographers go on to acquire a master's degree for research positions. Doctorate degrees are normal for oceanographers interested in teaching or high-level research opportunities.
- Preferred degrees: Marine Biology, Geology, Chemistry
- Oceanographers earned average annual salaries of $97,700, according to May 2011 data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay is usually based on experience, education, employer size and geographical location, or the living costs associated with various areas. Those who work full time can usually expect benefits such as paid holidays and vacations, pension plans and medical insurance.
- Salary Range: $63,910 - $170,510
- Preferred degrees: Marine Biology, Geology, Chemistry
- Oceanographers earned average annual salaries of $97,700, according to May 2011 data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay is usually based on experience, education, employer size and geographical location, or the living costs associated with various areas. Those who work full time can usually expect benefits such as paid holidays and vacations, pension plans and medical insurance.
- Salary Range: $63,910 - $170,510
WEBSITES USED: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/oceanographer.html
http://education-portal.com/articles/Oceanographer_Job_Outlook_Duties_and_Requirements.html
http://work.chron.com/salary-range-oceanography-11102.html
http://www.eos.ubc.ca/academic/careers/oceanography.html
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/oceanographer_job_description.htm
http://education-portal.com/articles/Oceanographer_Job_Outlook_Duties_and_Requirements.html
http://work.chron.com/salary-range-oceanography-11102.html
http://www.eos.ubc.ca/academic/careers/oceanography.html
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/oceanographer_job_description.htm