The education required to become an oceanographer is generally either a master’s degree or a doctorate in physical oceanography. Work on a Ph.D. if research oceanography is more interesting to you with tips from a physical oceanographer in this free video on oceanography careers.
Expert: Frederick Bingham
Bio: Dr. Frederick Bingham is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmingtons Center for Marine Science.
Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth
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