Marine Biologist
Studies life beneath the waves.
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What is it?
Marine biologists explore oceans, study creatures, and help protect fragile ecosystems.
A typical day might include…
Dawn boat to the survey site, log species counts underwater, lab in the afternoon analyzing samples, late call with a conservation NGO.
They might…
- Dive and observe sea life
- Collect water and sample data
- Write reports that protect species
- Teach others about ocean health
"I fell in love with the ocean at age three. That love became the work."
— Sylvia Earle
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Pay range
$50k–$110k (US, 2024)
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