1. Branches of Oceanography

2. 1. Geological
Study of coastal processes, below the ocean’s surface & what formed the ocean’s basins.

3. 2. Physical
Study of how & why the oceans move – waves, tides, & currents Includes marine meteorology (storms)

4. 3. Chemical
Study of the composition & history of seawater, its processes, & its interactions.

5. 4. Biological
Study of marine organisms & the relationship of organisms to their environment & the ocean.

6. 5. Ocean Engineering
The discipline of designing & planning equipment for use in the sea.

7. 6. Environmental
Study of the effects of human activities on the ocean environment.