oceanology

[ oh-shuh-nol-uh-jee, oh-shee-uh- ]

noun

1. the practical application of oceanography.

oceanology

/ ˌəʊʃəˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌəʊʃɪə- /

noun

1. the study of the sea, esp of its economic geography

Other Words From

• ocea·nolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of oceanology¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; ocean + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

“I have only one reaction to the ruble weakening, and that is not to think about it,” said Anna Zalota, a 33-year old researcher at an oceanology institute in Moscow.

From Wall Street Journal

So the team turned to the jelly­fish in the oceanology institute’s aquarium.

From Nature

The latest contracts cover cooperation in oil and gas, mining, space technology, heavy machinery manufacturing, seafood, oceanology and electronics.

From Reuters