I love all animals, but I have a specific interest in ocean animals. I also love science and learning, but I want a job that's more hands on with the animals. What one of these jobs do you think is the best fit?
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I think marine biologist is the best option for you. it is what you're most passionate about and it's a really great field to pursue. You'll find that as you are studying the interactions of life forms in any specific environment that this will involve a lot of field work. e.g. going to different areas around the world e.t.c. I believe that might be quite interesting for you.
Some Marine biologists take work in aquariums. That takes care of your hands on with animals requirement. In the aquarium you'll be taking care of masses of fish species in a confined space. you need to make sure that they are comfortable e.t.c. You will most likely take care of injured animals in the centre and help relocate them on occasion.
As a marine biologist you'll be making a contribution to future generations knowledge of marine life and you could help protect a wide range of species. I think it will be very fulfilling for you. The majority of Marine biologists don't work directly with marine mammals like dolphins rather with bacteria, plankton e.t.c. so there is a wide variety of preferences you can make when studying marine biology.
Depending on your preferences you can earn from $50,000 to $200,000 a year. For this you would have to have a PhD of course. Depending on where you live it can take you 6-10 years to achieve your PhD in Marine Biology.
But remember you should still keep your options open
Hope this helps and best of luck in deciding :)
Some Marine biologists take work in aquariums. That takes care of your hands on with animals requirement. In the aquarium you'll be taking care of masses of fish species in a confined space. you need to make sure that they are comfortable e.t.c. You will most likely take care of injured animals in the centre and help relocate them on occasion.
As a marine biologist you'll be making a contribution to future generations knowledge of marine life and you could help protect a wide range of species. I think it will be very fulfilling for you. The majority of Marine biologists don't work directly with marine mammals like dolphins rather with bacteria, plankton e.t.c. so there is a wide variety of preferences you can make when studying marine biology.
Depending on your preferences you can earn from $50,000 to $200,000 a year. For this you would have to have a PhD of course. Depending on where you live it can take you 6-10 years to achieve your PhD in Marine Biology.
But remember you should still keep your options open
Hope this helps and best of luck in deciding :)
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Marine biologist.