Oceanographer - Related jobs
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- Atmospheric ScientistAtmospheric scientists study the Earth's atmosphere and the way it affects the environment.
- Civil EngineerCivil engineers plan, design and supervise the construction and repair of infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, water systems, wastewater treatment plants and wharves.
- Coastal EngineerCoastal engineers study coastal and river systems, and are involved in protection and erosion work. They design coastal structures such as beaches, sea walls, marinas and ports, and assess the environmental effects these developments may have.
- GeologistGeologists study the structure and history of the Earth and earth processes. They also give advice on natural hazards and the development and use of the Earth's resources and land.
- GeophysicistGeophysicists study the structure and behaviour of the Earth, including oil and gas deposits, earthquakes, fault lines and volcanoes.
- Marine BiologistMarine biologists study plants and animals that live in sea water, and their relationships with each other and their environment.
- MeteorologistMeteorologists study and interpret global, regional and local patterns in atmospheric and weather information to help them make short and long-range weather forecasts.
- PhysicistPhysicists explore the relationship between matter and energy, and pursue its theoretical and commercial applications.
- Research ChemistResearch chemists search for new knowledge about chemicals and how they behave. They may then use this knowledge to develop new products and processes.
- Soil ScientistSoil scientists study soils, including soil types and processes, and the implications of soil use.
- Tertiary LecturerTertiary lecturers teach at universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They may carry out research to be published.
- VolcanologistVolcanologists study volcanoes and monitor volcanic activity. They also offer advice to emergency services about potential dangers or hazards such as when a volcano erupts (sends out steam, gases, ash and molten rock).
Related industries
- Environmental and Life Sciences
- Physical SciencesPeople working in physical sciences roles do research and investigation into a range of areas such as:
- physics, including areas like mechanics, matter and energy
- chemistry, including the make-up and behaviour of chemicals and materials, and chemical engineering
- astronomy
- the Earth, and its geology, atmosphere, weather systems or processes.
Their work may be used to develop new materials, technologies or processes to be used in areas such as industry, medicine or further research.
- Seafood and AquacultureThe seafood and aquaculture industry involves:
- harvesting fish from deep-sea or inshore fishing
- aquaculture – growing and harvesting fish and shellfish in marine farms
- processing fish and shellfish (at sea or on shore).
Updated
September 2009
