oceanographer
UK: ˌəʊʃɪˈnɒɡrəfə | US: ˌoʊʃɪˈnɑːɡrəfər
n. a scientist who studies the physical and biological aspects of the oceans
The word "oceanographer" combines "ocean," derived from the Greek "ōkeanos" (the great river or sea encircling the earth), with "-graph," from Greek "-graphos" (writing or recording), and the suffix "-er," denoting a person who performs an action. Thus, an oceanographer is literally "one who records or studies the sea." The term reflects the scientific discipline's focus on documenting and analyzing oceanic systems.
The oceanographer spent months at sea collecting data on marine ecosystems.
Modern oceanographers use advanced technology to map the ocean floor.
Her work as an oceanographer focuses on the impact of climate change on coral reefs.
The team of oceanographers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
To become an oceanographer, one must study biology, chemistry, and geology.