Oceanography

Hải dương học

Oceanography is the scientific study of the ocean, including its physical properties, chemistry, biology, and geology. Oceanographers investigate ocean currents, marine ecosystems, seafloor topography, and the ocean's role in Earth's climate system.

Key Questions

•How do ocean currents work?
•What lives in the deep ocean?
•How does the ocean affect climate?

Subfields & Specializations (5)

Physical Oceanography

Hải dương vật lý

Study of ocean currents, waves, and circulation

Chemical Oceanography

Hải dương hóa học

Study of ocean chemistry and chemical processes

Biological Oceanography

Hải dương sinh học

Study of marine life and ecosystems

Geological Oceanography

Hải dương địa chất

Study of ocean floor and marine geology

Coastal Oceanography

Hải dương ven bờ

Study of coastal zones and processes