What does a oceanographer do? oceanography covers a wide range of topics,including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation,plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor ,and the chemicals and physical properties of the ocean.
How much money do oceanographers make? Entry level oceanographers make about $50,460 each year. The average salary is $77,890 per year ,but they can easily make over $100,000 depending on experience and institution that they work for.