What is another word for oceanographic?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊʃənəɡɹˈafɪk] (IPA) 
Oceanography is the study of the ocean's physical, chemical, and biological properties. Synonyms for the word oceanographic include marine science, oceanology, and marine biology. Marine science refers to the study of the natural world in and around marine environments and how these environments interact with each other. Oceanology is the more specific study of the ocean's physical and chemical characteristics, including ocean currents, temperature, and salinity. Marine biology is the study of living organisms in the ocean, including their structure, behavior, and interactions with their environment. All three synonyms are used interchangeably with oceanographic to describe the scientific study of the world's oceans.
