Download Marine Biology - Buncombe County Schools

Marine biology is the study of living
organisms inhabiting the oceans as well as
other marine and brackish sources of water.
Study the origins, behavior, diseases,
genetics, and life processes of animals and
wildlife of the marine environment.
Research the sea and its lifeforms.
Salary!!!
Marine Biologists make about
$50,000 per year with a masters
degree.
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Years Of Experience
Educational Requirements
• Required Classes would be
chemistry, biology, zoology, physics,
and mathematics.
• Primarily a Masters of Science (MS)
and PhD degree are required but
many schools are now offering
Bachelors of Science (BS) in Marine
Biology as well.
Math Topics Used
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Calculus
Statistics
Geometry
Trigonometry
Algebra
Physics
Working Conditions!!!
• Marine biologists work in offices and
laboratories. They also work on boats, at sea,
or in isolated coastal areas in all weather
conditions.
• Marine biologists travel to field study sites,
and may travel around the country or
overseas to attend conferences or training.
Responsibilities
• Responsibilities of a marine biologist vary
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depending on the specific field of study but
some responsibilities may include:
Management of marine farms
Researching the ocean environment and its
inhabitants and keeping an updated report.
Monitoring the health and well-being of
marine life
Equipment Used
• computers and specialized computer programs
• laboratory equipment including electronic
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microscopes
photographic equipment
diving equipment
boats.
Location! Location! Location!
To work in the marine biology field,
you would have to live on a coast or near
the ocean. The specific ocean would
depend on what exactly you want to
study and what kind of environment
you are interested in.
Bibliography!
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