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Is marine biology a good career choice? What career options can one have after studying it?


stuti 1st Apr, 2021
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Subhrajit Mukherjee 1st Apr, 2021

Since a large proportion of the earth is filled with oceans and marine bodies, the demand for marine biologists is increasing. A marine biologist can easily find a job in universities and colleges, as there are many colleges that are dedicated to marine biology. Some international, federal, and state organizations offer multiple job opportunities for a marine biologist as a researcher, fishery biologist, environmental consultant, naturalist, marine illustrator, aquarium clerk, biotech specialist, environmental lobbyist, aquaculturist, etc.

Some of the career options:

  • Marine ecologist and dive operations manager
  • Reef restoration project manager
  • Marine biology technician
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Marine Archeology
  • Marine Geology
  • Aquatic Veterinarian
  • Research Assistant
  • Fishery data manager
  • Environmental engineer
  • Professor in marine ecology
  • Postdoctoral fellow
  • Oil spill response specialist
  • Consultant in marine ecology
  • Marine biotechnologist
  • Scuba Diving Instructor and Underwater Filmmaker
  • Marine policy expert

To know more about Marine Biology you can visit the link provided below:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/marine-biology-course

I hope this answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!

Sree Student Expert 1st Apr, 2021

Hello,

Yes, it is a good career if you like water and sea. While working in exotic locations might be what you long for, that's just one aspect of a marine biologist's job.

Job titles for Marine Biology Course:

  • Research biologist
  • Aquatic scientist
  • Biological scientist
  • Horticulturist
  • Microbiologist
  • Biological technician
  • Biologist
  • Botanist

Marine Biology Career Opportunities.

  • Marine Mammal Trainer
  • Marine Archaeologist
  • Marine Researcher
  • Oceanographer
  • Aquatic Veterinarian
  • Scuba Diving Instructor
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Marine Biology

Hope this information helped you.

Good Luck!!

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