Certain scientists study the oceans and all of it's properties. The science of studying the ocean is called oceanography and these scientists are called oceanographers. It is their job to look at everything from the physical properties of the ocean and how it interacts with us to the what makes up the ocean floor.
Oceanographers generally do all of their work on boats in the ocean.
Although you can't do all of our research on a boat like oceanographers, that will not keep us from earning your junior oceanographer badge at the end of this activity. Briefly describe its layers. The Big Question Using what you have learned, why do you think it is so important to know all of these things about the ocean. Take time to think about who might use this knowledge and why. Keep in mind that oceanographers would not have a job if someone did not need this information.