Definition of Occupation

Applies multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to the understanding of the ocean, its movement, its interaction with the atmosphere and climate, life within it and the solid Earth beneath it. Provides the public, government and industry with historic, economic and ecological perspectives on the impact of ocean dynamics on resources, coastlines, defense, weather, climate etc. Specializations include: physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, biological oceanography, ocean engineering and marine policy/laws. Employed in academia, government, industry and the military.