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Marine Biologist (Related Careers (Plant Scientist, Biochemist, Soil…
Marine Biologist
Related Careers
Plant Scientist
Biochemist
Soil Scientist
Microbiologist
Responsibilities
Analyzing characteristics of different animals to classify and identify them.
The effects of a certain environment and industry on animals.
Recommending alternative conditions for an industry to operate.
Type of work
This job requires the person to go into the ocean or stay at a lab/office and study large (or microscopic) sea creatures. Also, during the winter months when there is less fieldwork being done, most Marine Biologists are professors or teachers
Salary
The mean annual wage of a Marine Biologist is $49,630, but these biologists could earn up to $71,890 annually
Working Conditions
Marine biologists usually work regular business hours, working in laboratories and offices. However, if they are doing fieldwork, they may also work on boats at sea in all different weather conditions.
Job Demand
There is not a very high demand of this job, and it is only projected to grow 3-7% through 2022. However, those with computer and math skills will be at an advantage.
Education
Marine Biology would require a Bachelor's degree, along with studying biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, geometry, calculus, marine biology, and statistics in high school.