As a hydrographic surveyor, you will be working with planners or civil engineers to monitor and protect the environment during construction projects. Studying inland waters, rivers, ports, and oceans. And collecting information about the type of seabed along with the movement of water and waves. 

The role of a hydrographic surveyor is to use specialized equipment and techniques to make charts and maps to describe how the sea floor, riverbeds, and shores physically look like. 

When you go into this career path depending on the organization you want to work for, you can become a hydrographic survey with just your matric, but for you to grow in this role, you must study a four-year degree, and there are several degrees you can get, that will help you in your role as a hydrographic surveyor.