Marine Biologist
Dane Van Vonderen, 9th Hour Science
"It's a little-appreciated fact that most of the animals in our ocean make light." — Edith Widder, Marine Biologist
Basic Information about Marine Biologists
• Marine Biologists study the life under the sea.
• Training usually lasts about 6-8 years in college.
• Most biologists are hired by businesses or government agencies.
• Work at least 40 hours a week.
• Usually study in laboratories, but some will go on field trip to examine organisms in their natural enviornment.
• Most do research on underwater enviornment, but some can research different tastings of foods and drugs.
• Most need a doctorate degree in biology.
• Marine biologists need to also have studied botany and zoology.
• They commonly use microscopes, computers, and many other tools to conduct research.
Pros and Cons of a Marine Biologist
Pros
• Study underwater enviornment
• Study outside and inside laboratories
Cons
• Usually over 50 hours of work if in the field
• College will take at least 6-8 years
What do you need to succeed?
• Biology classes
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Physical Science
Biology, botany, and physical science helps you study the world's organisms and its environment. There are multiple biology and botany classes that each cover a different and more advanced study for plants and animals.
College courses:
• Botany
• Biochemistry
• Ecology
• Genetics
In college, botany, ecology, and biochemistry are a great way to spend time getting a very specific look into what marine biologists do and research for their jobs. For instance, they will go over life and the environment not only underwater, but also on land.
University of Maine
Located: Orono, ME 04469
Pros:
-Largest group of training biologists in Maine
-They provide multiple outdoor and indoor labs. They occasionally allow students to study in the field.
Cons:
-Tuition is expensive ($23,112)
-Only university in Maine to study biology specifically
Richard Stockington College
Located: 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205
Pros:
-Tuition is cheap ($8,000)
-Average SAT records are above average
Cons:
-Very small amount of students and graduates
-Does not offer anything over bechelor's degree
http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=197&pageID=5&layout=hp
University of Guam
Located: University Dr, Mangilao, 96923, Guam
Pros:
-Each credit graduate only costs $271
-Most residents are known to live at home due to it being next to a rural area and city
Cons:
-62% are only part time students
-Only offers bachelor's degrees in biology
Marine Biologist Associations/Organizations
MarineBio Conservation Society
(MarineBio is an online organization)
contact +1 (713) 248-2576 or info@marinebio.org
Deep Sea Conservation Coalition Society
Postbus 59681
1040 LD AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
contact +31(0)646 168 899 or info@savethehighseas.org
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Sources
"About Stockton." Stockton University -. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2016.
"University of Guam." University of Guam. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2016.
"Marine Conservation Organizations." Marine Conservation Organizations. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2016.
"The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition." The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Jan. 2016.