Interested in a career in the marine sciences?
You're in the right place!
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.
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Underwater ArchaeologistAs a maritime archaeologist, it is not only my job to record and study wrecks, but also to help spread that research to others.Learn More -
Underwater CinematographerI travel the world filming episodes for my underwater science/adventure series Jonathan Bird's Blue World which airs on public television.Learn More -
Environmental Social ScientistIf you want to help conserve our natural resources, you have to understand people.Learn More -
Chief Clinical VeterinarianI provide high-quality medical care to our aquarium animals, assist in field work operations around the world and participate in research.Learn More -
Aquaculture GeneticistAquaculture is the fastest growing sector of global food supply and there are very few people working to manage genetic resources globally.Learn More
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.
- 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.
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.
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