Also called: Mollusk Biologist, Freshwater Mussel Biologist
Studies snails, clams, mussels, squid, and other mollusks.
Snorkels rivers searching for endangered freshwater mussels, raises baby mussels in a hatchery, and works to save the most endangered animal group in North America.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 7 years after high school. Master's or PhD in biology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Zoology.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Low risk for 10 years. Snorkeling rivers for mussels and raising them in hatcheries is hands-on; few jobs, but little automation.
Classes: AP Biology, Environmental science, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1023.
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