Marine Careers

Marinecareers.net will introduce you to a wide range of marine career fields and to people working in those fields. In addition, it will give those men and women a chance to tell you what they like and dislike about their careers, what they see for the future in their fields, and much more.

Caitlin Zant

Underwater Archaeologist

As a maritime archaeologist, it is not only my job to record and study wrecks, but also to help spread that research to others.
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Jonathan Bird

Underwater Cinematographer

I travel the world filming episodes for my underwater science/adventure series Jonathan Bird's Blue World which airs on public television.
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Caitie Nigrelli

Environmental Social Scientist

If you want to help conserve our natural resources, you have to understand people.
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Jen Flower

Chief Clinical Veterinarian

I provide high-quality medical care to our aquarium animals, assist in field work operations around the world and participate in research.
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Anu Frank-Lawale

Aquaculture Geneticist

Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector of global food supply and there are very few people working to manage genetic resources globally.
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Which Career is for You?

Do you think you would enjoy working with aquatic animals?

What best describes you as a student?

Do you have a strong interest in earth science?

Answer a series of questions in our "Marine Careers Personality Quiz" to determine which marine career field may interest you! The results might lead you to explore new directions and opportunities.

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For Teachers

Marine Education Resources
The Bridge Ocean Science Education Resource Center is an ever-growing collection of the best marine education materials available online.
Teachers: you can go to sea!
Apply to NOAA's Teacher at Sea program and set sail to advance your professional development.
Want to connect with other educators?
The National Marine Educators Association is working together to advance the understanding and protection of freshwater and marine ecosystems.

What is Sea Grant?

The National Sea Grant College Program, or "Sea Grant," is administered by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Sea Grant is a network of 34 programs whose collective mission is to enhance the use and conservation of coastal, marine, and Great Lakes resources to create a sustainable and resilient economy founded on a healthy environment and vibrant, diverse communities.

About Sea Grant

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