Oceanographer Maddy Townley
Do you love the water
Hour 3
Oceanographer Facts
- Study oceans, the oceans floor, and the coastline
- Study the animals and organisms found in the ocean
- They form a hypothesis and test there theory to find a conclusion
- The five basic areas of study are physical, chemical, geological, biological, and marine
- Most oceanographers work in the government or in a university
- They get to go diving into the water
- Have to live near the water
- Use complex tools to collect information
- You will make $44,730 when you first start and experienced people make $112,630
- In 5 years there should be a growth of 350 jobs and the expected employment is 30%
What do you need to do to succeed in this career?
What colleges can you attend to earn a degree for this career?
University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL
This school prepares people to study the ocean and its movements. Students learn about the interaction of the ocean with the atmosphere and land. They also study the seafloor and ocean chemistry. In addition, they learn about the effect of pollution on the ocean.
3 cons are that it is far from home and I wouldent be able to see my parents, the price is kind of expensive 17,000 a year, and I would have to pay out of state tuition. 3 pros are that it is in Flordia and I have always wanted to live there, they have a have a nice campus, and the school has the degree I would like.
Fullerton College
321 East Chapman Avenue Fullerton, CA
This school provides you with a great environment and hands on learning with class work. You get to really know what to do in the field and help you be prepared.
3 cons are that it is far from home, no prices are available and it is hard to get a scholarship, and I have to pay out of state tuition. 3 pros they offer my degree, nice campus, and is in Ca which is cool.
Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop Street Honolulu, HI
They provide a lot of hands on work in the field and lots of practice with real animals. They have many diffrent degrees which include mine. They also offer a lot of other science majors.
3 cons is it is really far away from home, you would have to pay out of state tuition, and the price is 19,00 a year. 3 pros are that its in hawi how cool would it be to live in hawi, upbeat environment, and nice campus
Associations/Professional organization for this career
1st : http://www.tos.org
(1) 301-251-7708
Rockville, MD 20849-1931 USA
This facility lets you talk and ask questions with people in that field.
2nd: http://aslo.org
5400 Bosque Boulevard, Suite 680
Waco, Texas 76710-4446
This facility provides knowledge and hands on work to help you with the field.
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Have you ever thought about being an oceanographer well here are the requirements. You must have a minum of a bacholers degree but we would like people with a masters degree. You will make $44,730 when you first start and experienced people make $112,630. You must be able to travel and dive into the ocean and be able to live right next to the water in cramped homes. But you get to test parts of the ocean and get close to fish and so much more.