ocean engineering
noun
the branch of engineering that deals with the development of equipment and techniques for the exploration of the ocean floor and exploitation of its resources.
Origin of ocean engineering
1First recorded in 1960–65
- Also called o·cea·neer·ing [oh-shuh-neer-ing]. /ˌoʊ ʃəˈnɪər ɪŋ/.
Words Nearby ocean engineering
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How to use ocean engineering in a sentence
“It’s not in the range of Exxon or that kind of thing, but that doesn’t mean it won’t have localized impacts,” says Nancy Kinner, a professor of civil, environmental, and ocean engineering at the University of New Hampshire.
What we know—and don’t know—about the Huntington Beach oil spill | Sara Kiley Watson | October 10, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAfter completing his ocean engineering degree, Shashank spent his career as a leader in floating offshore oil production systems.
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