Also called: Aquarium Biologist
Cares for fish, jellyfish, corals, and other aquatic animals in public aquariums.
Scuba dives into the giant ocean tank to clean the glass and hand-feed sharks, raises baby jellyfish in special round tanks, and monitors water chemistry.
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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 biology; scuba certification usually required.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Biology.
Growing about average. Competitive.
Low risk for 10 years. Automated water monitoring helps, but diving, feeding and caring for fish and corals stays hands-on and underwater.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Marine science elective, Swimming or lifeguard training.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2021.
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