Limnology and Oceanography is a highly specialized branch of aquatic biology and there are several academic institutions across the globe which offer post graduate courses in Limnology and Oceanography.

The major master’s programme offered in this field is M.Sc. in Limnology and Oceanography, a two-year research oriented course. Course curriculum includes various disciplines of limnology and oceanography such as Benthic Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Aquatic Microbiology, Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Water Quality, Fundamental Research on Seas and Coasts and various experiments in Limnology & Oceanography.

Limnology and Oceanography is the scientific study of the worlds’ aquatic resources and marine ecosystems where limnology is the study of freshwater ecosystems and oceanography is the study of marine ecosystems. Most of the post Graduate Courses in Limnology and Oceanography allow students to have a specialization in any of the branches such as physical oceanography, geological oceanography, and chemical oceanography.

Physical oceanography is the study of the physical aspects of the marine ecosystems. Chemical oceanography is the study of the chemical composition of the marine ecosystems while geological oceanography studies the minerals found in marine ecosystems. Anyone who is having a graduation in any of the scientific disciplines such as physics, chemistry, zoology or botany can apply for a post graduate course in limnology and oceanography.

After the successful completion of a post graduate course in oceanography, candidates can start a professional career as an oceanographer. It is a highly research–oriented profile which requires the candidates to work for long hours in research laboratories. Major employers of oceanographers include shipbuilding companies; oil and mining companies; research oriented NGOs; research and development; government organizations; colleges and universities, private commercial enterprises and so on. Major Job profile of an oceanographer includes collection, compilation and analysis of marine data, surveys of marine ecosystems, weather forecasting and such other responsibilities.