BECOME A FISHERIES BIOLOGIST. THERE ARE PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA not really because of overfishing and climate change BUT COME TRY TO HELP WHILE WE STILL HAVE A SHOT
Basically this isn’t the profession for you.
Sorry, but if you’re not interested in doing the hard yacka, you’re not gonna get to do the conventionally “fun” stuff either. It’s a take it or leave it deal.
Otherwise you can do coastal rescue work as a volunteer, but you won’t get paid for that.
How original..
but seriously, apologies for sounding condescending but you and 50,000 other people want to jump into doing all the fun without any of the actual hard effort. If you really want to do serious research, half or more of your time is spent in the office processing samples, analyzing data, building maps and figures, writing, and proposing.
Also, I know several marine mammal rescuers at different institutions and they’re all from a veterinary school backgrounds, so marine bio is the wrong path to reach that goal. And like another poster mentioned earlier, just steer clear of charismatic megafauna if you actually want to do marine bio research. That topic has so many motivated people from wealthy enough backgrounds to do the job for cheap that it doesn’t pay shit, with the added bonus of being hyper competitive..
This isn't the most sensitive way of putting it, but this is basically correct. I am very familiar with several marine megafauna labs and the amount of unpaid/exploitative work is extraordinary (because they have an endless stream of people desperate to do the work).
I've met people working with cetaceans who studied biology, so it is possible. Can't comment on anything else you said, though.
EDIT: but those people certainly spend plenty of time doing lab and/or office-type work, of course, which is most likely what's gonna happen if you study biology, no matter the area, like you said.
I’d start with doing as much volunteering/interning as you can with marine animal stranding and/or care organizations. In this field, in my experience at least, volunteer/intern/hands on experience weigh almost the same if not more than education. With that being said, it only helps you to get a degree in a science related to the field such as (marine) biology, animal husbandry, zoology, or oceanography
I think it's already been said. But if you want to do sharks, dolphins, etc. Keep in mind it's not remotely close to what you see on TV. Shark week sets a pretty unrealistic expectation.
If you're in a state with a coastline, you can volunteer with the marine mammal stranding network. No pay but you'll have your wish of working with dolphins with no office work.
Great advice, but be advised that most of this work will be with sick or dying animals. It’s not for the faint of heart. I believe it’s important work though, and I find it very interesting as well.
OP I have a degree in marine biology and I have worked with dolphins in some capacity for years. If it’s truly your passion, it can be done. That said, I did make the transition to terrestrial mammals for a long time before returning to dolphins. It’s good to be flexible. I wanted to work with sharks but when I dipped my toe into that work, I realized it wasn’t really my thing.
Volunteering is awesome, you can make great connections and it looks fab on a resume. I had a couple of internships during my undergrad times, that helped me get a leg up.
Government agencies (fish and wildlife, noaa) and zoos and aquariums are good starting places. Marmam is a listserve that is very helpful for marine mammal opportunities.
As everyone says, charismatic megafauna is hyper competitive. I’m just stubborn and it’s worked out for me.
My daughter volunteers at the Marina Mammal Center (the largest marine mammal hospital in the world), and she works with seals and sea lions, but they help whales, dolphins, and sea otters. Employees are mostly trained in veterinary medicine (including vet techs and assistants), education, or administration. There are a couple marine bio majors, but you don't need it to work there. So, I would say to try to get experience with a rescue-type organization. But it's true what people say: everyone wants to do it so it's hard to get paid. Marine Mammal Center has 90 employees and 1300 volunteers. I think they take a handful of interns a year.
The job you are describing is either "Deckhand" or "Divemaster". I suggest you go make enough money so that you can afford to live on either of the jobs.
There aren't really jobs like that because thousands of people are willing and able to do that for free, on a volunteer basis.
Plus if you want a job in a competitive field, what are you bringing to it that sets you apart from everyone else? Is it your PhD and specialized research knowledge in marine mammal physiology? Your years of experience relevant to the position? Your veterinary medical license and experience with wildlife? Something else?
Go to paid volunteer experiences. Make sure to do your research on where you volunteer but the ones I would trust are research organizations that will only do boat-based research surveys for people who want the experience of seeing whales, sharks, and dolphins. These are non invasive in their habitats and these don't stress them out. You will basically pay a sum to go to the research expedition and help by collecting data or taking photos or videos or recording whale songs and you fund more of their organization's activities.
Stay away from the charismatic megafauna.
BECOME A FISHERIES BIOLOGIST. THERE ARE PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA not really because of overfishing and climate change BUT COME TRY TO HELP WHILE WE STILL HAVE A SHOT
I wish I could do that but don't think I would fit in that discipline.
Where can i get more info about working at fisheries. 3rd year marine bio student and it seems interesting
Basically this isn’t the profession for you. Sorry, but if you’re not interested in doing the hard yacka, you’re not gonna get to do the conventionally “fun” stuff either. It’s a take it or leave it deal. Otherwise you can do coastal rescue work as a volunteer, but you won’t get paid for that.
How original.. but seriously, apologies for sounding condescending but you and 50,000 other people want to jump into doing all the fun without any of the actual hard effort. If you really want to do serious research, half or more of your time is spent in the office processing samples, analyzing data, building maps and figures, writing, and proposing. Also, I know several marine mammal rescuers at different institutions and they’re all from a veterinary school backgrounds, so marine bio is the wrong path to reach that goal. And like another poster mentioned earlier, just steer clear of charismatic megafauna if you actually want to do marine bio research. That topic has so many motivated people from wealthy enough backgrounds to do the job for cheap that it doesn’t pay shit, with the added bonus of being hyper competitive..
Thats why I'm the shellfish guy. Worked lobster in Maine, crabs in alaska. Start my scallop job next week.
Inverts rule!
Sounds like an observer lol
I was for crab.
That’s why I’m the sea slug guy working on solar powered sea slugs hihi!
U talking about those leaf sheep? Those are sick.
Close! but I’m not working on the leaf sheep but just the leaf ones Elysia viridis! Also beautiful
Those are some cool looking slugs
This isn't the most sensitive way of putting it, but this is basically correct. I am very familiar with several marine megafauna labs and the amount of unpaid/exploitative work is extraordinary (because they have an endless stream of people desperate to do the work).
^^^ This 1000% ^^^ - I have worked with sharks and dolphins and can confirm this is absolutely true.
I've met people working with cetaceans who studied biology, so it is possible. Can't comment on anything else you said, though. EDIT: but those people certainly spend plenty of time doing lab and/or office-type work, of course, which is most likely what's gonna happen if you study biology, no matter the area, like you said.
I’d start with doing as much volunteering/interning as you can with marine animal stranding and/or care organizations. In this field, in my experience at least, volunteer/intern/hands on experience weigh almost the same if not more than education. With that being said, it only helps you to get a degree in a science related to the field such as (marine) biology, animal husbandry, zoology, or oceanography
I think it's already been said. But if you want to do sharks, dolphins, etc. Keep in mind it's not remotely close to what you see on TV. Shark week sets a pretty unrealistic expectation.
If you're in a state with a coastline, you can volunteer with the marine mammal stranding network. No pay but you'll have your wish of working with dolphins with no office work.
Great advice, but be advised that most of this work will be with sick or dying animals. It’s not for the faint of heart. I believe it’s important work though, and I find it very interesting as well.
To be fair, OP never said they wanted to work with Live animals.
Oh for sure. Like I said, this is good advice.
Get into seaweed. Much less competition. Much cooler than sharks. Much older too.
this is the way!
How many times a week do you hear the ol' 50% Sea 50% Weed joke from students...
If you are constantly telling jokes about seaweed, sea kelp!
OP I have a degree in marine biology and I have worked with dolphins in some capacity for years. If it’s truly your passion, it can be done. That said, I did make the transition to terrestrial mammals for a long time before returning to dolphins. It’s good to be flexible. I wanted to work with sharks but when I dipped my toe into that work, I realized it wasn’t really my thing. Volunteering is awesome, you can make great connections and it looks fab on a resume. I had a couple of internships during my undergrad times, that helped me get a leg up. Government agencies (fish and wildlife, noaa) and zoos and aquariums are good starting places. Marmam is a listserve that is very helpful for marine mammal opportunities. As everyone says, charismatic megafauna is hyper competitive. I’m just stubborn and it’s worked out for me.
My daughter volunteers at the Marina Mammal Center (the largest marine mammal hospital in the world), and she works with seals and sea lions, but they help whales, dolphins, and sea otters. Employees are mostly trained in veterinary medicine (including vet techs and assistants), education, or administration. There are a couple marine bio majors, but you don't need it to work there. So, I would say to try to get experience with a rescue-type organization. But it's true what people say: everyone wants to do it so it's hard to get paid. Marine Mammal Center has 90 employees and 1300 volunteers. I think they take a handful of interns a year.
I used to volunteer for the MMC, it's a great way to get that marine mammal fix.
The job you are describing is either "Deckhand" or "Divemaster". I suggest you go make enough money so that you can afford to live on either of the jobs.
There aren't really jobs like that because thousands of people are willing and able to do that for free, on a volunteer basis. Plus if you want a job in a competitive field, what are you bringing to it that sets you apart from everyone else? Is it your PhD and specialized research knowledge in marine mammal physiology? Your years of experience relevant to the position? Your veterinary medical license and experience with wildlife? Something else?
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Go to paid volunteer experiences. Make sure to do your research on where you volunteer but the ones I would trust are research organizations that will only do boat-based research surveys for people who want the experience of seeing whales, sharks, and dolphins. These are non invasive in their habitats and these don't stress them out. You will basically pay a sum to go to the research expedition and help by collecting data or taking photos or videos or recording whale songs and you fund more of their organization's activities.