Occupation

Description

Hydrologist

Hydrologists play an important role in keeping our oceans and other bodies of water safe for wildlife and humans. They not only study the movement of water, but also water quality. They spend a considerable amount of time in the field, taking samples to test for and measure the level of pollutants.

Though they spend quite a bit of time out in the field, hydrologists also work in labs testing samples taken, analyzing data, and creating reports

Marine biologist

/Ichthyologist

Marine biologists study salt water organisms and how they interact with their ecosystem and considering an estimated 50% to 80% of all life on earth is found under the sea, marine biologists have their work cut out for them. They conduct studies either in controlled settings or natural habitats to analyze the characteristics, reproduction, and movement patterns of marine life. Degrees in zoology, wildlife biology, or ecology are typical for marine biologists. Master’s degrees are often required for higher-level investigative work, and PhDs are necessary for independent research or university positions.

Marine ecologist and dive operations manager

A marine ecologist performs research on aquatic systems, focusing on how water organisms interact with their environment. They can work in laboratories or out in the field, gathering data and experimenting. One main goal is to preserve life in water bodies. A marine ecologist studies the interaction between sea creatures and their habitat. He or she can also focus on the human population's effect on marine environments.

Aquatic toxicologist

Toxicologists study the types of contaminants that are hazardous to marine organisms, vegetation, wildlife, and humans in aquatic environments. While they spend very little of their time in the field, their work in the lab is valuable. Toxicologists spend much of their day testing samples, analyzing or collecting data, and creating reports.

Fishery data manager

The role of the Fishery Data Manager is to manage the collection, storage, and dissemination of accurate and comprehensive scientific data for regional and national fisheries management authorities.

Environmental engineer

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/marine-biologist

Aquarist

Aquarists work in aquariums and may have a variety of responsibilities depending on their position and experience. They work with a variety of marine life from fish to large mammals. They may be responsible for maintaining the tanks and equipment, feeding the wildlife, leading visitor presentations, and working with the wildlife. While many responsibilities of an aquarist may be handled outside of the water, some activities should be performed in the water.

Fisheries Manager

Fisheries managers oversee the day-to-day activities at fisheries, where fish are raised for commercial purposes. Their duties could include a variety of responsibilities including maintaining equipment, monitoring growth, training team members, and record keeping. They must work well in groups as they often are required to collaborate with other team members as well as managers from other facilities.

Aquaculturist

Aquaculture is one of many types of marine conservation careers. Aquaculturists work to ensure that the fish and shellfish populations remain in healthy numbers by raising and harvesting these marine animals. The fish are raised for commercial purposes to be sold as food and also for restocking bodies of water for recreational fishing. Aquaculturists must understand the development of fish and shellfish to ensure that the fish are healthy and safe to eat.