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title: "Oceanographer"
description: "You study the ocean itself, its water, waves, and currents."
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# Oceanographer

You study the ocean itself, its water, waves, and currents.

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.

Category: Science & Research
Page: https://lightmysky.com/careers/oceanographer

## Subjects it draws on

- [Science](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science)
- [Geography](https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography)
- [Mathematics](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics)

## The topics behind it

- [What Is the Ocean?](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/what-is-the-ocean-mt_oAg79ju344): You start by learning what the ocean really is.
- [Oceans & Climate](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/oceans-and-climate-mt_KRNU0IOKfO): The ocean helps decide the weather all over the world.
- [Salt Water vs Fresh Water](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/salt-water-vs-fresh-water-mt_LsY4-T2fU7): You learn why the sea is salty but rivers are not.
- [Where water is found on Earth](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/where-water-is-found-on-earth-mt_nRF_VRntrW): You find out where all the water on Earth is kept.
- [Continents and Oceans](https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography/continents-and-oceans-mt_aNGHn8yqR8): You learn the names of every ocean and continent.
- [Comparing data sets with averages and range](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/comparing-data-sets-with-averages-and-range-mt_XSXnTQoQ4l): You compare depth and temperature readings from different spots.

## Areas it leans on

- Science: Ocean Life
- Science: Earth's Systems
- Geography: Places & Regions
- Mathematics: Measurement
- Mathematics: Data & Statistics