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What are some jobs that relate to Marine life?

Interested in animals, but confused on well paying jobs in this topic.
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Jessica’s Answer

As a science field, marine biology is difficult to get into but very rewarding and I can't imagine not working with animals. I have been in this field since I was 16 when i started volunteering and never looked back. Many careers around marine biology in terms of public zoos and aquariums will at a minimum require a 4 year biology degree, SCUBA certification and some sort of related volunteer or internship experience. Different jobs would be research, animal care in public or private settings, government wildlife biologists, fish and game, aquaculture or aquariums and zoos. Any colleges that offer marine biology, aquatic biology, zoology or biology degrees will be a good place to start. If you are unsure of your career plan, it makes financial sense to start at a community college for requirement courses until you decide which univeristy to go to. In terms of financial security I would say animal care as a whole is an underpaid field but many facilities are working to change that. With marine biology you are not likely to work a 9-5 job, have regular weekends or holidays off but if you can accept and work with that, the job will always have incredible moments. Working with endangered or threatened species, providing amazing animal husbandry and good welfare and creating habitats where animals thrive and can be ambassadors for their species is a difficult, challenging and wonderful career.
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David’s Answer

Marine Biology/Marine Science/Oceanography Researcher

Zoologist

Fisherman/woman

Shrimp boat captain

Fisheries Biologist

Diver

Aquarist

Fur trader

and many more :)

David recommends the following next steps:

Decide what you want to do, rather than where you want to do it or working with what.
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Dominique’s Answer

Hi! I have my doctorate in Marine Ecology, and while studying for it, I worked as a teaching and research associate, and managed marine ecology laboratories. I also have a lot of teaching experience through adjunct work and as a summer marine ecology instructor. I also work as a marine ecology consultant, and we literally sink ships to build artificial reefs and monitor their biodiversity. I have given invited lectures on various marine biology concepts, and I assisted nearly a dozen research projects. I think my end goal is probably the most common, to get a Marine Biology Faculty position. Most jobs stem from tenured Professors in one way or another, as you would get a solid foundation from which to attain funding and complete research on your own concepts and then teach others.
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