oceanology
/ˌoʊʃəˈnɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of the ocean, including its life, physical properties, and movements.
- The university offers a degree in oceanology with a focus on deep-sea ecosystems.
- She decided to study oceanology because she loves marine animals.
- Advances in oceanology help us understand tsunamis and ocean currents.
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