Specializations can be based on a particular species, organism, behavior, technique or ecosystem. For example, marine biologists may choose to study a single species of clams, or all clams that are native to a climate or region.
Some researchers get involved in a range of activities. Alex Almario , a laboratory and field operations technician profiled on this site, provides field support for scientists conducting estuarine research. He reports that his many duties include: "boat operation and maintenance; water quality data and sample collection; wetlands, mangrove, seagrass and coral research; scuba surface support and diving; fieldwork; and wet lab ecotoxicology support.
One area of specialization, the field of marine biotechnology, offers great opportunity for marine biologists. Marine biotechnology research presents a wide range of possibilities and applications. One focus area is the biomedical field, where scientists develop and test drugs, many of which come from marine organisms. Molecular biology is a related area of specialization in this field. Researchers apply molecular approaches and techniques to many environments, from coastal ponds to the deep sea, and many different organisms, from microscopic bacteria, plants, and animals to marine mammals.
For example, molecular biology can be used to identify the presence of a specific organism in a water sample through the use of molecular probes. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads.
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Career Opportunities. Marine biology is the study of marine organisms, their behaviors and interactions with the environment. It is also worth checking courses that offer ecology or environmental studies as options.
A relevant degree can be followed by a postgraduate degree specialising in marine biology — in fact, most jobs now ask for postgraduate qualifications. Suitable subjects to take at an advanced level for entry to biology-related degree courses are biology and chemistry, and either maths, physics or another science.
Please visit our accredited courses webpage to look for a course that might be of interest to you, which we have assessed to be of an acceptable standard to apply for professional registration. The courses allow you to gain the extra skills you may need to enter the workplace in a marine biological profession, through its broad range of access, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
For those with good GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including sciences and maths and even for those with a couple of A levels including biology or equivalent qualifications, there are a few openings for laboratory assistants and technicians. However, many employers prefer to appoint people trained to a higher level of specialism in biological sciences.
Job vacancies are often offered for a fixed-term of two to three years to work on a particular project. Many jobs are based overseas…or at sea!
It is possible for marine biologists to progress to senior research scientist and management-level positions. The IMarEST keeps an up-to-date Jobs Board , on which it advertises job vacancies from across the marine sector, including those in marine biological professions. Please visit the board regularly for a job that may be of interest and to give you an idea of the types of jobs that exist in the marine biology domain.
Get in touch with them to assist you in your job search and entry into the field of marine biology. Joining a professional institute, such as the IMarEST, provides you with a range of benefits and services that are tailored to your point in your career, to support your professional development, raise your profile and connect you with other like-minded professionals from around the world.
Once you have joined a professional institute like the IMarEST, you can join your local branch to become involved in local activities and communities to get more from your membership and further boost your profile.
Additionally, you can join a Special Interest Group , either as a corresponding member or, if you are advanced enough in your career, as a member of a committee and start influencing the profession at a higher level.
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