Marine Biologist
Life science
Description
- We study sea life.
- We discover new compounds that can make medication.
- We help give people sustainable seafood.
Cool facts
- You're able to swim with sharks.
- You're able to swim with sea turtles.
- Able to swim with dolphins.
- You'll be able to explore reefs.
- Probably find new life forms.
Benefits to society
- We help make medications.
- We help feed people around the country
Education requirment
- You need a Bachelor's or Master's degree for marine science
- You need the study of marine biology, biology, or zoology.
- PhD to be able to carry out your own research.
Personality needed for the job
- Love of nature.
- Love of oceans.
- Creativety
- Persistent
- Curiosity
Salary/wages
- Minimum wage is $15,080
- Annual wage is $48,320
- Marine Biologist: $71,940
Job groth
From 2012-2022 we think were going to raise by 7-13%
Companies that hire in this field
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institution
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Scripps Institute of Oceanography