My Career Choice

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My Career Choice
Zoye Ring BCS1 Feb. 27, 2009
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Marine Biologist

• Marine biologist are scientist who study
  saltwater organisms.
• Marine biologist work at large aquariums, caring
  for the animals that live there.
• Some study the population of different fish.

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Working Conditions

• Marine biologist often work as research
  scientist.
• Most marine biologist work regular hours, 9 to 10
  hours a day, 40 to 50 hours a week.
• Those working as professors may work up to 60
  hours a week.

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Earnings

• Graduate students may earn as little as 10,000
  to 20,000 a year as research assistants.
• After graduating a marine biologist can earn
  35,000 to 70,000 a year
• Professors at 4 year collages usually make
  between 50,000 to 100,000 a year.

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Education

• With master degrees can work as laboratory
  technicians, or research assistances.
• Because not all colleges offer marine biology as
  a major, a degree in a related area like biology
  or zoology may also be considered.
• Courses in biology, physics, chemistry, math
  (calculus and statistics), computers, and even
  Latin are recommended.

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Career Path

• Level 1 Educator at an Aquarium
• , 25,000 to 30,000 a year
• Bachelors degree in marine biology or a related
  field
• Some teaching experience
• Level 2 Supervisor at an Aquarium
• 25,000 to 45,000 a year
• Some experience as an educator in the field
• Management abilities
• Level 3 Aquarium manager
• 30,000 to 50,000 a year
• Masters degree in marine biology is recommended
• Team leadership experience
• Level 4 Aquarium director
• 50,000 to 75,000 a year
• Graduate degree (masters or PhD)
• Experience managing an aquarium

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About Me

• I want to be a marine biologist because I would
  get see all the different types of fish.
• Also, I would get to learn about many different
  species.