oceanography
[/ˌoʊ.ʃə.ˈnɑ.ɡrə.fi/]
nounfemininepl: oceanographies
oceanografia
1. The scientific study of the ocean, including its physical properties, chemistry, biology, and geology
Oceanography helps us understand marine ecosystems and climate change.
A oceanografia nos ajuda a entender ecossistemas marinhos e mudanças climáticas.
2. The branch of science that deals with oceans and seas, their phenomena, and their relationship with land and atmosphere
She specializes in physical oceanography, studying ocean currents and temperature patterns.
Ela se especializa em oceanografia física, estudando correntes oceânicas e padrões de temperatura.
Oceanography is particularly important in Brazil given its extensive Atlantic coastline and the Amazon's influence on marine ecosystems. The field is taught at major universities like USP and UFRJ. In the USA, it's a well-established field with major institutions like Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts.
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