Also called: Aquarium Interpreter, Marine Education Specialist
Teaches visitors and school groups about ocean animals at a public aquarium.
An aquarium educator runs touch-tank programs, leads school field trips, presents at the sea lion show, and teaches summer camps.
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 biology or education.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Education.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 25-9031: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can make lesson materials, but touch-tank programs and leading school groups stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Speech, Education or child development class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-9031.
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