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Oceanography Introduction
Oceanography, the science of
oceans is the scientific study of all
aspects of the ocean, their boundaries
and their continents. To be more
specific, oceanography is the study of
the seas, its coastline, estuaries,
coastal waters, shelves and the ocean
bed. As such it is an
interdisciplinary science that
integrates principles of Biology,
Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology and
Physics. Oceanography is an exciting
field offering you the advantage of
being involved with a variety of
scientific disciplines and an
opportunity for lifelong
learning.
Oceanography is today of great
significance to developing countries.
A career in this area is really a
challenging one and it provides
opportunity to those with intrinsic
curiosity and a desire to venture into
the vast realm of the unknown, which
exists within our oceans. The work
involves collecting samples,
conducting surveys, analyzing data
using sophisticated equipment in
the sea for long hours
Oceanographers apply the basic
sciences to study the world’s oceans
and coastal waters. They study the
motion and circulation of the ocean
waters and their physical and chemical
properties, and how these properties
affect coastal areas, climate, and
weather. Often, they are chemists,
physicists, biologists, or geologists
who bring their special skills to
ocean studies. Being essentially a
research–oriented profession, long
periods are spent at the sea with all
its challenges and hazards. Depending
upon the areas of specialisation they
work in several fields such as marine
biology, geological oceanography,
physical oceanography and chemical
oceanography.
Eligibility : Those with
graduation in pure science can go for
a course in oceanography. In almost
all cases mathematics is required as
well. Click
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Job Prospects and Career
Options: Those with right
qualification can get employment in
public sector, private sector and
various governmental establishments as
a scientist, engineer or a technician.
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Remuneration : The starting
salary after your post graduation can
be in the range of Rs 6,500. Click
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Institutes : Click
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Institutes in India
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