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
obtain a solid education in as many basic sciences as possible
including chemistry, physics, and biology. Mathematics is essential.
Plane geometry, trigonometry, solid geometry, and two years o
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disadvantages in the field of Marine Biology. Since there is a limited
number, opportunities in research are few and competition is stiff. There are only a few thousand
Marine Biologists in research, with less than three thousand graduates
working and teaching in the United States. On an average they need
30 new life scientists each year. Doctoral degree holders face competition for independent
research positions. They can work their way up through research
positions and may reach administrative posts in government or
industry. They
may either work alone or with engineers, technicians, and other
scientists at various stages of research or product development. D degree and a history of successful research. Advantages and Disadvantages
There are many advantages and disadvantages in becoming a
Marine Biologis. There
are a variety of School to Work opportunities which include: informal
apprenticeships, mentorships, job shadowing experiences or touring a
local biological scientist. 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.
According to the 1990 Census, 48. Degrees in this study are offered only to college
graduate students.
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