ocean engineering

noun

1. the branch of engineering that deals with the development of equipment and techniques for the exploration of the ocean floor and exploitation of its resources.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ocean engineering¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

“It’s not in the range of Exxon or that kind of thing, but that doesn’t mean it won’t have localized impacts,” says Nancy Kinner, a professor of civil, environmental, and ocean engineering at the University of New Hampshire.

From Popular-Science

After completing his ocean engineering degree, Shashank spent his career as a leader in floating offshore oil production systems.

From MIT Technology Review