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Physical scientists > Oceanographer
Environment and land | Science and research
Oceanographers study the seas and oceans.
You can study for a degree in oceanography or a related subject, like:
You'll need:
In your day-to-day tasks you may:
You could further your career by taking courses through the Marine Technology Education Consortium, or by networking at events run by the Society for Underwater Technology or the Challenger Society for Marine Science. You could take a PhD through an initiative like the Southampton Partnership for Innovative Training of Future Investigators Researching the Environment (SPITFIRE).
Horticultural workers grow and sell plants in garden centres, and tend to plants in parks and gardens.
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
Nanotechnologists design, create and manipulate materials on a tiny scale.
Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.
Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.
Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
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