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Oceanographer
The ocean covers most of the Earth, and an oceanographer learns how it moves and why it matters. Knowing where water goes and how it shapes the world is a big part of the job.
The 26 headline skills an oceanographer is built on. Tap a + node to open the 127 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
What Is the Ocean?You start by learning what the ocean really is.ScienceOceans & ClimateThe ocean helps decide the weather all over the world.ScienceSalt Water vs Fresh WaterYou learn why the sea is salty but rivers are not.ScienceWhere water is found on EarthYou find out where all the water on Earth is kept.ScienceContinents and OceansYou learn the names of every ocean and continent.GeographyComparing measurementsYou compare depth and temperature readings from different spots.Mathematics
The subjects behind it
Ocean LifeScience
The ocean is the place you study every day.
Earth's SystemsScience
You learn how water moves around the whole planet.
Places & RegionsGeography
You learn where every ocean sits on the map.
MeasurementMathematics
You measure how deep, cold, and salty the sea is.
Data & StatisticsMathematics
You compare readings from across the ocean to find patterns.