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Marine Career Resources
What is a marine biologist and what do they do?
A marine biologist is someone who studies all types of sea creatures, and can choose to specialize in studying large ocean animals, all the way down to microscopic organisms. Everything from whales to the plankton they eat, and everything else in between, can be studied.
How long does it take to get a degree in marine biology?
Marine biologists must complete at least a bachelor's degree, which takes about four years. Marine biologists who pursue master's degrees will likely be able to engage in resource management, research and project design, but may need to complete an additional two to three years of graduate education, or they may want to earn a PhD, which will take up to six years more.
What is a Marine Mammalogist? Marine mammalogists are specialized marine biologists that study marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. The responsibilities of a marine mammalogist can vary widely and may include duties related to research, education, rehabilitation, training, and more. Potential employers for marine mammalogists can include aquariums and zoological parks, governmental agencies (on the federal, state, and local levels), laboratories, museums, educational institutions, conservation groups, and military organizations. A Bachelors of Science degree is considered to be the minimum level of education required for entry-level work in the field of marine mammalogy, with a Masters or Ph.D.
Other Marine Careers
Marine Mammalogist
Marine mammalogists are specialized marine biologists that study marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. The responsibilities of a marine mammalogist can vary widely and may include duties related to research, education, rehabilitation, training, and more. Potential employers for marine mammalogists can include aquariums and zoological parks, governmental agencies (on the federal, state, and local levels), laboratories, museums, educational institutions, conservation groups, and military organizations. A Bachelors of Science degree is considered to be the minimum level of education required for entry-level work in the field of marine mammalogy, with a Masters or Ph.D.
Marine Engineer
Marine engineering includes the engineering of boats, ships, oil rigs and any other marine vessel or structure, as well as oceanographic engineering. ... The purely mechanical ship operation aspect of marine engineering has some relationship with naval architecture.
Marine Fisheries Scientist
They are a special type of wildlife biologist that work in aquatic areas where there are fish stocks. Their main concern is the health of fish populations and the broader ecology that is affected by it or can affect it. Whatever their area of expertise, they work examining individual fish for trends, stocks for numbers and how they are being impacted by the environment. This is just as true of professional Fisheries biologists who work at managed hatcheries for commercial food production as it is for those who work with oceanographers mapping ocean fish stocks.
Conservation Biologist
This is the branch of biology that deals with threats to biodiversity and with preserving the biologic and genetic diversity of animals and plants. Conservation biology was created to deal with the crisis of maintaining the genes, species, communities, and ecosystems that make up earth's biological diversity.
Oceanographer
Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the seafloor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean. Just as there are many specialties within the medical field, there are many disciplines within oceanography.
higher Education & career exploration:
MARINE CAREERS.NET a Sea Grant guide to Ocean Opportunities: http://www.marinecareers.net/site-overview
A Sea Grant Guide to Ocean Opportunities (in PDF): http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/nhu/nhue00001.pdf
Marine Biology Careers & Marine Conservation Careers. A guide put together by the Marine Conservation Institute: https://marine-conservation.org/who-we-are/jobs/career-resources/
Marine Biology Career Resources For Teens by Monterey Bay Aquarium (includes aquarium careers): http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/education/teen-career-resources
Whale Biologists: http://www.vanaqua.org/learn/aquafacts/careers/whale-biologist
OceanCareers.com is a nationwide network created to foster scientists’ involvement in ocean science education. Find an ocean career that suites you:
http://www.oceancareers.com/2.0/index.php
http://www.oceancareers.com/2.0/statements.php
What to be a Marine Biologist? Here’s How… a site made by National Geographic: http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/16/wannabe-a-marine-biologist-heres-how/
Becoming a Marine Biologist – What you need to know… a site put together by greener ideal
https://greenerideal.com/science/1011-becoming-a-marine-biologist-what-you-need-to-know/
Scripts Institute of Oceanography a showcase of educational programs and related careers: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/education
Career Resources by National Ocean Sciences Bowl: http://nosb.org/opportunities/career-resources/
Speak up for Blue – Marine Conservation Career Resources: http://www.speakupforblue.com/marine-science-and-conservation-career-resources
http://www.oceancareers.com/2.0/index.php
College Programs: Learn more about studying Marine Science at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo: http://www.mare.hawaii.edu