Oceanographer
Physical and natural sciences
NOC 21102
Filmed in 
Sidney
Jennifer is an oceanographer who collects and analyzes data to understand how climate change is reshaping our oceans. One of her biggest challenges is figuring out what the data means and how to use it. But she loves the work—especially being out at sea—and says the job gives her room to be creative and have fun.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$105,428
Job Openings
(2025-2035)
980
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree

Top Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

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