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    9 Requirements Updated March 29, 2026 View Official Page Download Free Pamphlet Download Fillable Worksheet
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    Oceanography Merit Badge

    Learn about ocean properties, marine ecosystems, underwater technology, and coastal processes. Study salinity, currents, waves, and marine life to earn this merit badge.

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    What you'll do

    • 1 Branches of Oceanography Name four branches of oceanography.
    • 2 Seawater, Currents & Climate Explain the following terms: salinity, temperature, and density.
    • 3 Waves, Breakers & Rip Currents Describe the characteristics of ocean waves and do the following:
    • 4 The Shape of the Seafloor Draw a cross-section of underwater topography.
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    Updated
    March 29, 2026

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