The word "oceanographic" refers to the scientific study of the Earth's oceans. It involves understanding the various aspects of the ocean, such as its physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, currents, and other related factors. Full definition
For Mark Baumgartner, pictured here in his lab at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, a background in programming has been key to his career success. (sciencemag.org)
The focus of the current phase of the project is strengthening the pan African network of National Oceanographic Data Centre (NODCs), and marine related institutions, as a sustained mechanism for application of data, information and products in marine and coastal management in Africa. (odinafrica.org)
«If it can be used for repairs without bringing boats into dry dock, it could have huge implications for the cost of repairs,» says Peter Stephenson of the Institute of Oceanographic Sciences in Godalming. (newscientist.com)