Marine Technology

Just as the jet engine revolutionized the way we travel, marine technology has opened a window onto the underwater world. New submersible robots, sonar, and underwater satellites are discovering ancient shipwrecks, tracking the migratory habits of fish, providing clues to climate change, and revealing natural energy resources.

Marine technicians design, build, and operate the systems and devices that make all these things possible. The skills they apply to these responsibilities span everything from computer science and electronics to engineering and the environment. For example, marine technology is used to create images of the sea floor, even international fiber-optic undersea communications systems. Military ships, aircraft, special forces equipment, and communication and satellite systems all represent advances in marine technology.

Another branch of marine technology provides the means for oil and gas research, exploration, extraction, and subsea piping. It's also used to study environmental management, trends in pollution and consumption, and the countless ocean-related resources we use every day.

Additional resources:
Marine Advanted Technology Education Center
http://www.marinetech.org


Common Jobs:
- Submersible Technician
- Environmental Toxicologist
- Marine Electronics Technician