Oceanographers study all aspects of the marine environment and how it interacts with and influences planet Earth including humankind. We do this in diverse environments – from coastal mangroves in the tropics to the ice-covered polar regions. Because the ocean is a hostile and challenging place, ocean scientists use a variety of approaches to study it, including satellite remote sensing, computer modeling, research ships, cabled observatories, and state-of-the-art instrumentation. As an Ocean Science major at OSU you will be exposed to the tremendous breadth of the marine realm.

Career Opportunities Career opportunities for Ocean Science graduates are many because of the interdisciplinary and rigorous training that they receive. For example, an Ocean Science B.S. degree prepares a student for: Local, state, and federal environmental agencies Outreach and technical positions with non-governmental organizations Middle or high school science teachers Fisheries technicians Outreach or technical positions at marine museums or aquariums Environmental health specialists Graduate studies in many areas of natural or physical science