ISCO Specialization 2114.1.8 Oceanographer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Oceanographer: Oceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans. Oceanographers divide their expertise in four main branches of research which are physical oceanographers whose research focus on waves and tides, chemical oceanographers whose study address the chemical constitution of sea waters, marine biologists whose focal point is the study of living organisms, ecosystems and their interaction underwater, and geological oceanographer whose research refers to the bottom of seas and their plaques.
Essential Skills
- Scientific Research Methodology
- Use Measurement Instruments
- Apply Scientific Methods
- Physics
- Apply Statistical Analysis Techniques
- Mathematics
- Write Scientific Papers
- Geology
- Gather Experimental Data
- Oceanography
- Operate Scientific Measuring Equipment
- Execute Analytical Mathematical Calculations
- Perform Scientific Research
- Statistics
- Scientific Modelling
Optional Skills
- Use Geographic Information Systems
- Design Scientific Equipment
- Chemistry
- Conduct Research On Climate Processes
- Geographic Information Systems
- Conduct Field Work
- Develop Scientific Theories
- Operate Remote Sensing Equipment
- Apply Digital Mapping
- Cartography
- Assist Scientific Research
- Environmental Engineering
- Remote Sensing Techniques
- Perform Laboratory Tests
- Meteorology
- Collect Samples For Analysis
- Aquatic Ecology
- Geophysics
- Perform Diving Interventions
- Biology
- Conduct Underwater Surveys
- Write Research Proposals
- Environmental Legislation
Alternative Names
- Oceanography Research Scientist
- Oceanography Science Researcher
- Marine Geologist
- Oceanography Analyst
- Marine Research Scientist
- Oceanographers
- Marine Biologist
- Oceanography Scientist
- Oceanography Researcher
- Marine Chemist
- Oceanography Research Analyst
- Marine Physicist
