Ocean Research & Training

Ocean science training and research encompass the scientific study of the ocean, including its physics, chemistry, biology, and geology, with the goal of understanding and managing the ocean for a sustainable future.

What is Ocean Science?

Embracing a sustainable relationship with the environment: This is a universal responsibility across professions and we are adopting sustainable career prospect and practices via Research and Development Programs/Courses to tackle challenges such as reducing waste, conserving resources, and implementing eco-friendly operations with aims of full partnerships with companies across spectrum, from start-ups to multinationals and without disregarding government research and implementation bodies to foster the increasing integration of sustainability into their business models. We have equip our institutions with the knowledge of basic and intense trainings in line with some business model courses like:

Areas of Study

  • Physical Oceanography: Studies ocean currents, waves, tides, temperatures, densities, and how the ocean interacts with the atmosphere, seafloor, and coastlines.
  • Chemical Oceanography: Focuses on the chemical composition of seawater, including dissolved gases, nutrients, and pollutants.
  • Biological Oceanography: Examines marine organisms, their interactions, and the dynamics of marine ecosystems.
  • Geological Oceanography: Investigates the structure and history of the seafloor, including plate tectonics and sediment distribution.

Importance: Understanding the ocean is crucial for addressing global challenges like climate change, resource management, and food security which is one of our institution and consulting center priorities.

Training and Research in Ocean Science

Training and Research in Ocean Science

  • Training through Research (TTR): Some programs, like the ECOP Programme, utilize a “Training-through-Research” (TTR) approach where students are involved in intensive training, including theoretical knowledge, cruise preparation, data collection, data processing, and presentation of results. This is is also a priority to our institute of research.
  • Specialized Fields: Ocean Engineering: Focuses on the design, construction, and operation of systems and structures in or adjacent to the ocean, including coastal structures.
  • Marine Biology: Studies marine organisms, their characteristics, physiology, and life history.

Career Paths:

Ocean science graduates can pursue careers in marine research, oceanography, environmental consulting, marine policy, coastal management, renewable energy, climate change research, marine conservation, underwater robotics, and marine resource management.

Tools and Technologies: Oceanographers use a variety of tools and technologies to explore and study the ocean, Including

Vessels,
submersibles,
observing systems
sensors,
communication technologies,
and diving technologies.

International Collaboration

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC) promotes international cooperation in marine sciences to improve ocean management.

United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

The UN General Assembly proclaimed the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 to foster scientific research and technological innovation to support a healthier and more sustainable ocean.
PRIORITY: CAPE VERDE AND OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES that are ready for a new discovery and development for sustainable growth through ocean natural resources, and technological advancement in ocean science research and development with the application of TVEt for educational and sustainable economic value.

List of training courses, workshops and conferences

  • Marine Biology
  • Oceanography
  • Geographic Information System
  • Remote Sensing
  • Marine Ecology
  • Marine Conservation

As listed above, TVET courses in ocean science can include marine biology, oceanography, marine ecology, and marine conservation. These courses can help students learn about marine organisms, ecosystems, and the ocean’s physical, chemical, and geological properties.

Course Topics

  • Marine biology: Focuses on marine organisms and the ecosystems they depend on
  • Oceanography: Focuses on the physical, chemical, and geological basis of life in the ocean
  • Marine ecology: Introduces students to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and how organisms interact
  • Marine conservation: Focuses on marine environments, conservation issues, and marine policies

Oceanography as an interdisciplinary science

Oceanography is an interdisciplinary science that combines math, physics, chemistry, biology, and geology. It’s traditionally discussed in terms of four branches: physical, chemical, biological, and geological.

Career paths

TVET courses in ocean science can prepare students for careers in conservation, government, environmental consulting, and NGOs.

Related courses – Other ocean science courses include:

  • Marine animal science
  • Basic and scientific diving
  • Quantitative earth and ocean science
  • Geomorphological processes.