Also called: Fish Biologist (Research), Fish Taxonomist
Scientist who studies fish: their evolution, anatomy, and diversity.
Sorts jars of preserved fish in a museum collection, describes a new species from a remote river, and studies how fish evolved to live in caves.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD for museum and university research roles.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with DNA and image ID; museum work and river expeditions to find new fish stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Statistics, Environmental science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1023.
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