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Do you have an interest in the study of the ocean and its surrounding environment? Would you like to explore sea life? If Yes, you should consider a career in Oceanography.

Oceanography is the study of ocean and its environment. It includes the study of weather, ocean currents, marine organisms, sea life and other aspects associated with the ocean. Career opportunities are available in both the public and private sectors.

What are the roles and responsibilities in Oceanography?

  • Collecting and analyzing data from the ocean and related atmosphere.
  • Study marine life.
  • Study characteristics of species
  • Write reports and papers on research activities and findings
  • Lecture to university classes

What are the key skills required for Oceanography?

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical writing
  • Logical Ability

What are the career opportunities in Oceanography?

  • Research Assosiate
  • Chemical oceanographers
  • Geological oceanographers
  • Marine biologists
  • Oceanographer
  • Physical oceanographers

What is the salary and demand for Oceanography?

  • Demand is Low for Oceanography.
  • Salary levels are Medium for Oceanography. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Oceanography is Medium. Students spend 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of Oceanography.

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
Low
3 Salary
Medium
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

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What education is required to study Oceanography?

  • Student can do 12th Zoology. Then complete B.Sc. In Fishery Sciences. Further you can Proceed with Master of Science in Marine Biology.
  • Student can do 12th Zoology. Then complete B.Sc. In Fishery Science. Further you can Proceed with Master of Science in Oceanography.
  • Student can do 12th Zoology. Then complete B.Sc-Biological Sciences. Further you can Proceed with M.Sc. in Wildlife Science.

Career Navigator 1

12th Zoology

B.Sc. In Fishery Sciences

Master of Science in Marine Biology

Career Navigator 2

12th Zoology

B.Sc. In Fishery Science

Master of Science in Oceanography

Career Navigator 3

12th Zoology

B.Sc-Biological Sciences

M.Sc. in Wildlife Science

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