Marine Biologist
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What is Marine Biology?
Marine Biology is the scientific study of organisms in the ocean or other marine bodies of water.
What is a Marine biologist and what do they do?
They study all types of sea creatures, and can choose to specialize in studying large ocean animals, all the way down to microscope organism.
How many hours does one work a week?
- 8 hours per day
- weekends (if needed)
- 12-15 hours a week
What is a Marine biologist and what do they do?
They study all types of sea creatures, and can choose to specialize in studying large ocean animals, all the way down to microscope organism.
How many hours does one work a week?
- 8 hours per day
- weekends (if needed)
- 12-15 hours a week
What are some pro/cons working in this career?
Pros
- Study living organisms
- get to work in laboratories
- Be able to increase the knowledge
of living organisms
Cons
- no jobs/hardly to find in this
field.
What typer of schooling do you need in order to work in this field?
- Historical Geology
- Introduction to oceanography
- History of life
Masters and Bachelors degree
- Introduction to oceanography
- History of life
Masters and Bachelors degree
Where can you go to school to get the needed requirements?
- Phoenix University
- Florida State University
- SDSU
- Stanford University
- Florida State University
- SDSU
- Stanford University
Salary
Starting salary in this career: $39,700
Average salary in this career: $70,800 (per year)
Pay raise in this career: up to $127,680
Average salary in this career: $70,800 (per year)
Pay raise in this career: up to $127,680
Career Prospects
How many males and females work in this field?
Male - 65%
Female - 70%
(More woman are into marine biology and become more successful as a marine biologist.)
Will it be easy/difficult to get a job with this career in the next 10 years?
- Easy if you qualify and meet all the terms in school and in the field.
Male - 65%
Female - 70%
(More woman are into marine biology and become more successful as a marine biologist.)
Will it be easy/difficult to get a job with this career in the next 10 years?
- Easy if you qualify and meet all the terms in school and in the field.