oceanography

[oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh-]

noun

1. the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.

oceanography

/ ˌəʊʃənəˈɡræfɪk, ˌəʊʃɪə-, ˌəʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfɪ, ˌəʊʃɪə- /

noun

1. the branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the oceans and ocean basins

oceanography

1. The scientific study of oceans, the life that inhabits them, and their physical characteristics, including the depth and extent of ocean waters, their movement and chemical makeup, and the topography and composition of the ocean floors. Oceanography also includes ocean exploration.

2. Also called oceanology

Other Word Forms

• oceanographer noun
• oceanographic adjective
• oceanographical adjective
• oceanographically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of oceanography¹

First recorded in 1855–60; ocean + -o- + -graphy

Example Sentences

The data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research.

From Los Angeles Times

This is "a very clear signature and footprint of a classic Amoc slowdown" says Matthew England, professor of oceanography at the University of South Wales.

From BBC

The study also offers another probable mechanism that may have facilitated this recent expansion of Atlantic cownose rays to Bermuda -- oceanography.

From Science Daily

Only recently, an AWI oceanography team published a modelling study on this subject.

From Science Daily

"We urge the creation of more expansive coral reef microbial datasets on a global scale and recommend undertaking interdisciplinary research encompassing ecology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography and microbiomics."

From Science Daily