Marine and Aquatic Biologist
Overview: | Marine and aquatic biologists study plants and animals living in water and the kinds of environmental conditions that affect them. They research the effects of water salinity, temperature, acid, light and water pollutants. They may specialize in the breeding of edible aquatic life. |
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Duties: | They investigate and analyze physical conditions of water such as light, temperature, salinity, oxygen content to determine their impact on the quality and quantity of aquatic life. They study various types of water life such as plankton, fish, mollusks, worms, snails, etc. to determine how each life type is affected by changes in water conditions. They conduct research with different forms of plants, fish, mollusks, etc. to determine the feasibility of raising them as as a source of food products on fish farms. Study the effects of different forms of pollution on marine life. They determine what species of plants or fish life are most resistant to water contaminants. |
Degree(s): | A.S. Biotechnology |
Job Outlook: | Employment in this field is projected to grow 2% to 4% from 2018 to 2028, which is slightly slower than the average projected growth for all occupations. |
Salary Range (National Average): | $28,000 to $34,000 |
Education Level: | Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college (some are 5 years) is required to be considered for this occupation. |
Additional Training/Education: | A bachelor's degree is adequate for some non-research jobs in administration or laboratory testing. A master's degree in marine science is usually required for jobs in applied research and for management positions, as well as teaching in a 2-year college. A Ph.D. is usually required for university teaching. |
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Understanding acquiring positions in this field may be enhanced through continuing academic study (i.e. earning a baccalaureate or a master's degree) and/or work experience in the field, Queensborough Community College has established transfer agreements with other institutions for students who wish to further pursue their educational goals. Students are highly encouraged to meet with one of our Career Services to fully understand the opportunities available through study in their degree program.