oceanography
noun
ocean·og·ra·phy
ˌō-shə-ˈnä-grə-fē 
: a science that deals with the oceans and includes the delimitation of their extent and depth, the physics and chemistry of their waters, marine biology, and the exploitation of their resources
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Program covers oceanography, surf skills, ecology and fitness/competition in addition to water safety training and skills.
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Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
Jaime Palter, an associate professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, joins The Excerpt to discuss the science and potential of this exciting new weapon in the fight against climate change.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: Perry currently leads regulatory affairs for Shell Renewable Generation in the Americas, and has a Ph.D. in oceanography.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
This year's fellows encompass a wide range of disciplines, including poetry, arts, sciences, sociology and oceanography.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
Jaime Palter, an associate professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, joins The Excerpt to discuss the science and potential of this exciting new weapon in the fight against climate change.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: Perry currently leads regulatory affairs for Shell Renewable Generation in the Americas, and has a Ph.D. in oceanography.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
This year's fellows encompass a wide range of disciplines, including poetry, arts, sciences, sociology and oceanography.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Oceanography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanography. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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