2. • I chose marine biology because i love
science, working with animals, and being
outdoors.
• This job has all three, going out to collect
information, studying animals and other
living things in the sea, and using my
knowledge of the "sciences" to help
understand and solve problems.
Introduction
3. Nature of Work
• There is not one definition as to what a
marine biologist does, there are several
branches.
• Some include working with sea animals,
studying living organisms and learning
about chemical effects on these creatures to
be able to help them thrive.
4. Working Conditions
• Out in the field (collecting information)
• In Laboratories
• Travelling a lot
• Zoos
• Government
5. Training
• Most jobs in the field of marine biology will
require a PhD.
• Receiving any degree above your PhD will
usually increase your pay.
6. Employment
The employment rate for marine biologists has
remained at a pretty constant number and
appears that it will stay that way.
7. Earnings
• The starting point for the pay of a marine
biologist is at about $35,000
• The range of salary is from $35,000 to about
$100,000 yearly
8. Use of technology
Marine biologists use a lot of technology, here
are just a few.
• microscopes
• computers
• gps
• scuba gear
• grabbers
• oxygen probes
9. Summary
• Marine Biology still remains to be very
interesting to me and after all of the research
I am even more intrigued by the profession.
• Marine Biology combines a lot of my
passions into one job so this is why I really
like it.