Oceanography

usgb/ˌəʊʃəˈnɑːɡrəfi/
noun

The study of oceans including their physical and biological aspects.

He decided to study oceanography in order to understand more about marine life and ocean currents.
Visual representation of "oceanography" - The study of oceans including their physical and biological aspects.

Often appears as...

  • physical oceanography
  • biological oceanography

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Academic

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Academic Field

Oceanography is a specialized academic subject referenced in environmental and earth sciences discourse.

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His thesis in oceanography was lauded for its groundbreaking research on deep-sea ecosystems.
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Broad Discipline

Oceanography covers a vast range of topics from marine organisms to ocean currents and geological structures beneath the seabed.

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Oceanography helps us understand phenomena like the Great Barrier Reef's bleaching events.
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Subfields Highlight

Oceanography includes subfields like physical, biological, chemical, and geological, each focusing on different oceanic aspects.

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She specializes in chemical oceanography, studying ocean acidification.
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