Also called: Nest Monitor, Sea Turtle Biologist
Protects sea turtle nests and hatchlings on beaches.
At dawn, techs patrol beaches looking for turtle tracks, mark and protect nests, and help hatchlings reach the ocean. Many jobs are seasonal.
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; often starts as internships.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Marine Biology, Wildlife Biology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Dawn beach patrols, marking nests and helping hatchlings are hands-on field work.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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