Marine Biology
            
             I. Description
             A. Nature of Work
            
            
             Marine Biology also refers to Biological Sciences or Biological
            
             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
            
             variety of others.
            
             B. Qualifications for Job
             1. Education
            
            
             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 of
            
             algebra are recommended. Good English is no less important, for
            
             both written and oral reports are a big part of Marine Biology. The
            
             study of a foreign language, especially French, German, or Russian
            
             should begin early. Degrees in this study are offered only to college
            
             graduate students. Most entry level jobs minimally require a
            
             Bachelors degree in a natural science from an accredited college or
            
             university. Doctoral degree holders face competition for independent
            
             research positions. Those with a Bachelors degree or Masters degree
            
             in biological sciences can expect better opportunities for nonresearch
            
             positions.
            
             2 . Personal Traits
            
            
             In order to be a M...