Coastal Geologist
Jordan Everett and Hayley Douglas
http://www.marinecareers.net/field_coastalgeology.html
This website has a brief description of what Coastal Geologists do and what they look for
-Jordan Everett
What are Coastal Geologists?
A Coastal Geologist is someone who watches the effects of humans on the coastlines and who protect coastline wildlife. They also watch sea levels, sediment deposits, erosion, flooding and other natural events.
-Hayley Douglas
Where do they work?
Coastal Geologists work either outside at the coastlines or inside an office focusing on solutions for coastal problems. (Many times both.)
-Hayley Douglas
Why are they necessary?
- They prevent erosion.
- They protect buildings and homes along the shores.
- They deal with pollution and waste disposal.
-Hayley Douglas
Pros and Cons
Can work outside and be interactive.
- Can use creative ways to solve problems.
Cons:
You need a masters degree and your starting pay is only around $49,000- $66,000.
- There is little room for error because they can deal with the safety of people and coastline wildlife.
-Hayley Douglas
http://marine.usgs.gov/news/
This website will give you an update about all of the recent things that have been happening in the world of Coastal Geology
-Jordan Everett
Coastal Geologist, Stephanie Madsen, gathering data on the beach
Chemical Test Kit for Saltwater pH
pH Test Strips
Surveying Equipment containing a sighting level, tripod, and a Stadia Rod
This is a jetyak which has been recently developed to help explore the coast
-Jordan Everett
Two Geologists
-Hayley Douglas
Amy Draut
-Hayley Douglas
Bulgaria
-Hayley Douglas
Jim Johannessen
-Hayley Douglas
Florida
-Hayley Douglas