MidGrowing growth
Oceanographer
Explore the physics, chemistry, and biology of oceans
$55,000 – $115,000/yrStudy ocean currents, marine ecosystems, and the role of oceans in global systems.
Highlights
Common tasks
Deploy ocean instruments, analyze marine data, and model oceanographic processes.
Potential downsides
Sea sickness, expensive research cruises, and harsh ocean field conditions.
Skills
ResearchData analysisPattern recognitionCritical thinking
Interests
ScienceTechnologyEnvironment
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
AnalyticalIndependentHands-on
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