noun
- the scientific study of the ocean and its phenomena
Usage: scientific
Examples
- She earned her doctorate in oceanology from a prestigious marine research institute.
- The oceanology department studies ocean currents and marine ecosystems.
- Modern oceanology uses advanced technology to explore the deep sea.
- His research in oceanology focuses on climate change effects on ocean temperatures.
- The university’s oceanology program attracts students interested in marine science.
- Oceanology combines biology, chemistry, and physics to understand ocean systems.