Also called: Ocean Policy Specialist
Researches and shapes the laws that govern the ocean.
Policy analysts write briefs on fishing rules, deep-sea mining, or shipping emissions, and advise Congress, agencies, or nonprofits.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in marine affairs, public policy, or law.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Marine Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Studies.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts briefs and summarizes regulations, cutting junior research work; judgment and relationships with lawmakers stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP English Language, AP Environmental Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3099.
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