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Karuna Jain

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Here, we have listed some colleges that provide education in oceanography:
- Department of Physical Oceanography: Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Anna University, Institute for Ocean Management, Chennai
- National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
- Annamalai University, Centre for Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Tamil Nadu
- Berhampur University, Berhampur, Orissa
B.Sc in Food & Nutrition
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning,pune
- Dolphins Institute Of Distance Education For Higher Studies & N.I.O.S,pune
- Udaya Education Society,banglore
- MIT School of Distance Education,delhi
- University of Mumbai Institute of Distance Educ
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VIKRAM SONIMentor , Artist , Social worker, Traveller

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Hi,
According to me, you should focus on one course and pursue up to Master's degree. But, if you want to pursue both the programs, then you can pursue one program through distance from a different university.
All the best.

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Smriti Vats

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The need of study of various oceans is present in our world that is why the demand of oceanographers is increasing day after day. The oceanographers, study the ocean waters and their effects on sea life, the weather and many others. The oceanographers can work in the fields ranging from conservation to the oil industry.
Job duties vary depending on the specialization in this field of courses. A good place for an eligible oceanographer is to start from Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience in particular. The demand for jobs arises from the need for environmental protection and water management.
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Debajit Chandra

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A fresher, after completing post graduation in Oceanography can earn a monthly salary between Rs 8,000 – Rs 12, 000 in public sector. The salary is slightly higher in the private sector. With a Ph.D., one can earn more than Rs 15, 000 per month.
The salary of oceanographers is relatively higher in foreign countries. Countries like US, UK, France offer pay package between $50,000 and $80,000 a year. The salary varies according to the experience and qualifications of the oceanographer.

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roni k

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Hi Sambangi,
Employment Opportunities as Oceanographer :
Waste disposal plants
Renewable energy generation
Aqua culture and fishery
Gas and oil extraction
Maritime trade
Organizations handling environmental conservation and protection
Industries working in the packaging, marketing or exports of marine products
Public sector organizations engaged in exploration work
Geological Survey of India
Meteorological Departments
Seafood, sea based medicines and Eco friendly industries
For more details, refer the below mentioned link:
https://www.shiksha.com/career-as-oceanographer-cc-84
I hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert.
Wish you luck.

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Monisha Barua

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Hi Rupa,
If you want to pick up the concepts and principles, but don't have time to go back to school, start with the Open University's series of short books on: -
Biological oceanography
Ocean circulation
Seawater
The ocean basins
Waves, tides and shallow-water processes
For people with some scientific training who're curious about oceanography, I recommend: -
Ocean fluid dynamics: Start with Marshall & Plumb's "Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics." There are two supporting websites: MIT's Open Courseware site is at http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/earth.
, and John Marshall's own course page, with cool lab experiments that really get your eye in
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Monisha Barua

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Hi Rupa,
Kindly refer the below link for list of colleges offering a course in oceanography :
https://www.shiksha.com/search/?q=Oceanography&qer=oceanography|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0&sa=^^0^0^0^0^0&ts=123061&rf=searchwidget
Kindly filter out the branch / college / location as desired from the above link.
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Monisha Barua

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Hi Manisha,
Oceanography is a particular branch of science that includes the application of knowledge of diverse aspects of ocean and the methods of applying them for the preservation of ocean biography. It also focuses on the efficacy and advantage to human civilization. This branch is also called oceanology or marine science. The study of oceanography generally focuses on the physical, geological, chemical and the biological features of the ocean.
For more details on application of oceanography, kindly refer the link below:
http://entrance-exam.net/application-of-oceanography/
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