If you're an Oceanologist, usually how long would you stay at sea?

Question

My uncle is an Oceanologist and I never see him.

Answer 1

Most of your born life.

Answer 2

Most oceanographers don't go to sea - they sit in front of computers all day and analyse data. That might be why you don't see your uncle much..!

Answer 3

depends on the type of study and the oceanologists personality. if the study is on whale behaviour, for example, then it takes years at a time. if its on planktonic blooms, then it could be just a month or two.

if the oceanologist is fond of the sea, then he'll almost never think of landing.