Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist

What they do

How to begin a career

Why this is interesting

A Doctor of the Ocean

They study the creatures that live in the oceans. Their habitats and ecological environments. They also research the behaviors or organisms and how they interact with their environment

What they do

Specializations

Different fields in Marine Biology

Specializations can be based on a particular organism, behavior, or ecosystem. Marine biologists may choose to study a single species.

Example: clams, or all clams that are native to a climate or region

Biotechnologist

• Medical research

• Biofuel research

Specific Species Biologist

• Shell fish

• Whales

• Clams

Shark Researcher

• Behavior

• Diet

• Habitat

• Survival

Education

How to become a Marine Biologist

College

Basic science degree is recommended

•Chemistry, physics, biology, math and engineering are all very important

•Combination degrees are highly recommended

Graduate School and Internships

Not required but recommended

Chance to narrow field of choice and focus

Now What?

Get the Job

• Years of school

• Low pay!