Also called: Whale-Watch Naturalist
Teaches people about ocean life on whale-watch boats, at aquariums, or at science camps.
Naturalists narrate whale-watching trips, run beach walks, and teach kids about sharks and seaweed. It is a fun, people-focused entry to ocean careers.
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 helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Environmental Education.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI narrates some tours, but live whale-watch talks and kids' beach walks stay human teaching.
Classes: AP Biology, Speech, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-9099.
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