Also called: Habitat Restoration Technician, Living Shoreline Technician
Plants seagrass, marsh grass, and oyster reefs to rebuild coastal habitats.
Restoration techs wade or snorkel to plant seagrass shoots, build oyster reef bags along shorelines, and monitor how well the new habitat grows.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in environmental science or biology.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Science, Marine Biology.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-4021: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Low risk for 10 years. Planting seagrass and building oyster reefs by hand in shallow water stays hands-on field work.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Physical education and swimming.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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