Oceanography

Description

The scientific discipline that studies oceanic phenomena such as marine organisms, plate tectonics, and the geology of the ocean bottom.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 3 occupations
  • Optional in 8 occupations
  • Total: 11 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Earth science lecturer
    Earth science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field o…
  • Oceanographer
    Oceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans. They divide their expertise into four main branches of research: physical oceanographers, whose …
  • Hydropower technician
    Hydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in comp…

Optional for

  • Meteorologist
    Meteorologists are scientists who specialize in the study of the Earth's atmosphere, weather patterns, and climatic conditions. They use a combination of scientific principles, obs…
  • Biology technician
    Biology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and analysing the relationship between living organisms and their environment. They use laboratory equipment to exam…
  • Climatologist
    Climatologists study the average change in weather and climate from a long-term perspective. They research and analyse historic weather conditions in order to forecast climatic con…
  • Hydrographic surveyor
    Hydrographic surveyors measure and map, by means of specialised equipment, marine environments. They collect scientific data in order to study the underwater topography and morphol…
  • Hydrologist
    Hydrologists research and study the quality, current challenges, and distribution of water on Earth. They study water supply from rivers, streams, and springs to determine their ad…
  • Hydrographic surveying technician
    Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and…
  • Hydropower engineer
    Hydropower engineers research, design and plan the building of facilities that generate electricity from the movement of water. They search optimal locations, conduct trials and tr…
  • Biologist
    A Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists work in various f…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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