PsychologyJuly 15, 2026

oceanography

/ˌoʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfi/

Definition

The scientific branch of earth science that studies the physical and biological properties of the ocean.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'okeanos' (ocean) and 'graphein' (to write or record). It entered English in the 19th century to describe the systematic mapping and scientific study of the world's oceans.

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