Also called: Curator of Fishes, Curator of Marine Mammals
Manages an aquarium's animal collection and the team that cares for it.
Curators decide which species to keep, plan breeding programs, oversee animal health and exhibits, and coordinate with other aquariums.
Estimate; pay varies by aquarium size.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's or master's in biology plus years as an aquarist.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Biology, Zoology.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Records software helps track collections; deciding species, breeding plans and animal welfare stays human expertise.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Leadership role in a club.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4012.
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