Also called: Marine Naturalist
Narrates whale-watching and wildlife boat tours and teaches passengers about marine life.
Grabs the microphone when a humpback breaches, explains its feeding behavior, records sightings for researchers, and helps seasick passengers find the horizon. Often a seasonal job for marine biology students.
Estimate; seasonal plus tips.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in marine biology (or in progress) often preferred.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Biology, Oceanography.
Growing about average. Seasonal.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps can narrate, but a live naturalist spotting whales and answering questions on a rocking boat stays human.
Classes: Biology, Speech & debate, Marine science elective, Theater.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3021.
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