Careers: Working in Ocean Exploration

Ocean Exploration Career Profiles

Learn more about the wide variety of careers that involve exploration of our ocean through interviews with explorers, graduate students, submersible pilots, NOAA Corps Officers, and more.

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A Sea of Possibilities: See Yourself as an Ocean Explorer

The ocean is a big place. It's also a place that is largely unexplored and poorly understood, and increasing our understanding of it requires a wide range of interests and expertise. This poster highlights just a few of the career options within the field of ocean exploration.

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Job Opportunities

Work for NOAA

Visit this page to learn about the variety of opportunities to get involved with NOAA, from federal positions to opportunities for students, educators, and volunteers as well as contracting and funding opportunities.

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Careers with the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

Interested in working on a NOAA vessel? Check out this page to learn more about opportunities with the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, including serving as a wage mariner.

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Careers with NOAA Corps

Interested in serving as a commissioned officer in the NOAA Corps, one of the nation's seven uniformed services? Check out this page to learn more about the Corps and to apply.

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