Oceanographer
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What Does an
Oceanographer do?
An oceanographer is a
scientist specialized in the
field of ocean exploration and
research by studying complex
systems integrated with their
chemistry counterparts. This
field is very diverse thus only
the chemical aspects will be
covered.
Why become one?
Oceanographers are highly
trained individuals respected
for their research to mitigate
the effects of climate
change: they are the unsung
heroes of society!
Spend months at a time in an
everchanging office that is
the vast oceans seeing
firsthand our wonderful
world!
Discover significant
breakthroughs in science!
-Salary (in Ontario)Low
$44 000
Median
$62 000
High
$95 000
Those that are more
experienced in the
field are paid more
while the risk factor
may also increase pay
Communication:
Create highly
developed reports
accurately portraying
findings often to
scientists
Critical-Thinking:
meticulously
evaluate and
interpret data from
findings
Interpersonal: work
with a team of other
Warning:
Cool Technology
experienced
experts
Use!
to learninalongside
Oceanographers
salinity
and improveuse
with
refractometers to see how
Competency: use
light bends and other tools
sophisticated
such as SONAR and DO
equipment
meter
to locate areas of
concentrated gases to then
draw conclusions from data.
Employment Places:
Marine institutions
Government
departments
Engineering
consultant firms
Generally working for
these companies require
you to go out to the
The Risk of Automation
According to many professor’s studying and
creating “automated, self-driving instruments”,
the goal is not to remove the scientists from the
experiments but rather to help make their job
easier.
Educational Pathway to Becoming an
Oceanographer
Complete OSSD/high school diploma having
taken all Chemistry courses to then enroll into an
accredited university
Complete a bachelor’s degree in a related field
such
as
biochemistry,
chemistry
or
oceanography
A Master’s degree and/or PhD in a related field
as well is often recommended to increase your
scope of availability to a variety of workplaces
Relevant work experience is recommended in
the field of oceanography that could be obtained
through Co-operative education plans in school
or through internships
-Admission marks (Canadian Schools)Majority of Chemistry programs require an
admission average of minimum 80% in all 4U
courses- here is a couple select universities:
Western: mid-80’s
McMaster: Between low-80’s and mid 80’s
McGill: low-90’s