oceanography
n.the scientific study of the ocean, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties.
n.the scientific study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean and its resources.
“She decided to study oceanography to understand marine life.”
“Advances in oceanography have allowed scientists to map the deep sea floor with incredible precision.”
“Modern oceanography integrates data from satellite imagery and deep-sea submersibles to monitor how rising temperatures affect global currents and marine ecosystems.”
“The paper brings together 80 scientists from 16 countries working across glaciology, oceanography, geophysics and atmospheric science, coordinated through the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) RINGS Action Group.”
From ocean + -ography.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.