Subjects:
Oceanography. Marine Science is the general term for research
conducted in oceans and coastal or inland waters connected to the
sea. This particular field is probably the best known to the public.
Marine Biology deals with the study of micro and living organisms such
as plants, animals, viruses, and bacteria in oceans, estuaries, and
other bodies of salt water. In the feild of Marine Biology you plan,
participate in, and administer research programs for government
experiment stations such as private research centers, manufactoring
firms, and medical service industries. Tools and equipment for this
career includes lab animals, X-Ray and other lab equipment,
computers, spectrophotometers, collections of specimens, and a
Starting no later than high school, a Marine Biologist should
. . .
Ventilation systems generally provide protection from dust, fumes, and
odors. Most entry level jobs minimally require a
Bachelors degree in a natural science from an accredited college or
university. As a rule, high paying postions of prestige go to those with a
Ph. They write
proposals in order to have their research ideas funded by private and
government agencies. Earnings and Working Conditions
Marine Biologists may work in a laboratory, classroom, museum
and industrial setting, a botanical garden or zoo, or in a field. Most of these
researchers recieve a salary directly from an employer.
Plane geometry, trigonometry, solid geometry, and two years of
algebra are recommended. Good English is no less important, for
both written and oral reports are a big part of Marine Biology. The salaries of a Marine
Biologist comes down to each persons education, experience, and
specific discipline. Personal Traits
In order to be a Marine Biologist or in any line of work, you
have to be really dedicated to your job.
Working conditions vary with the kind of work they do. While
working in the field some Marine Biologists travel to coral reefs in
tropical seas and ocean waters in cooler climates having to work a
long 5-day, 40-hour week. They
may either work alone or with engineers, technicians, and other
scientists at various stages of research or product development.
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