Also called: Ocean Planner
Maps how the ocean is used, from shipping lanes to whale habitat to wind farms, and helps plan where new uses fit.
An ocean planner builds GIS maps of fishing grounds, migration routes, and cables, runs stakeholder meetings, and helps decide where offshore wind or aquaculture can go.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in marine policy, planning, or GIS.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Marine Policy, Urban Planning, Geography.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-3051: Average (3% to 4%).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI and GIS crunch ocean-use maps fast; running stakeholder meetings and balancing interests stay human.
Classes: AP Human Geography, AP Statistics, AP Environmental Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3051.
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