Also called: Marine Chemist
Studies the chemistry of seawater, including ocean acidification and how the ocean absorbs carbon.
You collect water samples from different depths on a research cruise, then measure carbon, oxygen, and nutrients in the ship's lab.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in oceanography or chemistry.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Oceanography, Chemistry, Environmental Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Growth is for geoscientists overall.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Autonomous sensors measure more seawater chemistry, but cruises and lab analysis stay human.
Classes: AP Chemistry, Earth science, AP Calculus.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2042.
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