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Title: Marine Biology


GuppyBabe - March 7, 2006 02:26 AM (GMT)
I'm looking for a job acreer in Marine Biology, but I can't think of any websites that have any information on it. And I thought that maybe since u guys are into fish that u may be able to help me out and tell me what pu know about Marine Biology, like how much they get paid? :$: or how I can maybe get active in it at the age of 14. I'm really into fish and marine life. I think thats why my dad said he didn't want to get a swimming pool because I said that I would take the pool water out and fill the pool with fish. ^_^ . but if u can I would really appreciate the help.

CatLover - March 7, 2006 02:44 AM (GMT)
Try doing a google search ...

Sergeant Major - March 7, 2006 04:25 AM (GMT)
I can tell you this:

"WHAT'S THE JOB OUTLOOK? The employment outlook in this field is not encouraging. The supply of marine scientists far exceeds the demand, and the number of government jobs (the federal and state governments are important employers) is decreasing. Other employers are local governments, aquaria/museums, colleges and universities, and private research laboratories or consulting firms. In fishery science, where the study of fish and marine mammal population dynamics is in the most demand, a strong background in advanced mathematics and computer skills in addition to course work in the animal and aquatic sciences is recommended to get a competitive edge in the job market. Also, more universities are offering courses and programs in fisheries or wildlife management, another increasingly important aspect of the study of fishes, marine mammals, and sea turtles. "

Taken from NOAA (Feb 28, 2006)

In other words, make SURE you want to do this, because the pay won't be great, and it's getting worse.

bartier - March 7, 2006 10:49 AM (GMT)
damn i was just talking to dad the other day about maybe looking into something like this so much for that i guess

GuppyBabe - March 7, 2006 09:37 PM (GMT)
okay then i guess i'll keep looking since the pay isn't that good cause I want something that pays good like the job that my brother wants. :unsure:

Mitternacht - March 7, 2006 10:30 PM (GMT)

Leema - March 8, 2006 08:22 AM (GMT)
Have you considered a course in environmental management?
Can take you to many places - such as reporting on the coast and stuff. :P




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