Also called: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Scientist
Tests whether the ocean can safely soak up extra carbon dioxide to fight climate change.
You add crushed minerals or seaweed to test tanks or a small patch of ocean, then measure how much carbon is absorbed and whether sea life is affected. Startups and labs need proof before any project can scale.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in chemical oceanography or related field.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Oceanography, Chemistry, Environmental Science.
Growing much faster than average. An emerging field driven by climate startups and research grants.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. A new, growing field; AI helps with data, but tank and ocean experiments and safety checks stay human.
Classes: AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2042.
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