A marine biologist is a scientist who researches and ob
serves marine organisms and ecosystems, such as oceans and saltwater
lakes. These scientists typically study live subjects like fish, m
arine mammal
s, plants and microorganisms.
Average Salary:
25k-100k
Employers:
Federal, State and Local Governments.
Scientific and Technical Consulting Firms>
Research Institutes.
Engineering Firms.
Nonprofit Organizations.
Educational Institutions.
Farms and Aquaculture Facilities.
Pharmaceutical Companies.
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zoologistA zoologist is a scientist who studies animals. Zoologists are experts on everything about animals, from their cells to the history of their evolution
fish and wildlife biologistResearch, initiate, and maintain breeding programs that support game animals, endangered species, or other terrestrial or aquatic wildlife.
aquatic biologistResearch, initiate, and maintain breeding programs that support game animals, endangered species, or other terrestrial or aquatic wildlife.
biologistBiologists study humans, plants, animals, and the environments in which they live
sea life biologistMarine biologists study biological oceanography and the associated fields of chemical, physical, and geological oceanography to understand marine organisms.