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Oceanographer

Oceanographer

What you'll do

Study the ocean! This could include the movement of waves, the plant and animal life, the chemical make-up of seawater, or the shape and changes of the sea floor.

Where you'll work

In the sea. On ships. In a laboratory. In an office. You might work for a university, an environmental organisation, a government agency or a private company.

Salary range

£18,000 – £91,000

Skills you'll need

  • Science
  • Maths
  • A love of the ocean
  • You will need to learn to dive
  • Not for those who get seasick

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