occupations in the aquatic field

[Slim2634]

I am starting college in the spring at 31 years old, and majoring in biology with an emphasis on aquatic biology. I figure I could be anything from a field biologist to working at a large aquarium. There are lots of possibilities for employment IMO.

But sometimes finding jobs with a lack of experience can be tough. Good luck to you.

On another note I want to work for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and do stream quality monitoring and wildlife conservation. What degree should I get for that? I was thinking zoology.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

I work in the trade.

 

[Fallen]

I used to be a commercial diver. I made very good money. You get to see fish but not much interaction when your doing underwater construction. When I was at school my class had a few marine biologists. They needed a job that pays better.
Now I'm in the field of finance. I suggest you become a financial analyst and just buy your dreams. Dream jobs become nightmares when all you can afford is your bus pass to work.

 

[andyjs]

On another note I want to work for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and do stream quality monitoring and wildlife conservation. What degree should I get for that? I was thinking zoology.

I would go more along the lines of Environmental Studies. It's basically a biology degree, but focuses more on that type of work.

 

[Zoodiver]

Andy, I asked about OSU b/c I worked with a professor there on a captive breeding / genetics study awhile back (Dr. Konrad Dabrowski). Wondering if you were one of the students I met.

i mean i am into fish and animals in general they study and keeping and breeding of them

Sounds like you want the Aquarium Science Program at Oregon Coast CC.

 

[andyjs]

If anyone near Ohio is interested in aquaculture, Hocking College has a really good aquaculture science program that I've heard about. I have a friend from the hatchery I worked at that is probably going there in the next couple years

 

[cornbread_5]

Andy, I asked about OSU b/c I worked with a professor there on a captive breeding / genetics study awhile back (Dr. Konrad Dabrowski). Wondering if you were one of the students I met.




Sounds like you want the Aquarium Science Program at Oregon Coast CC.

i was kind of looking for something closer to connecticut

 

[Freeze_Dried_Bloodworm]

I want to become a Zoologist, take things even further

 

[Knowdafish]

I would go more along the lines of Environmental Studies. It's basically a biology degree, but focuses more on that type of work.

Agreed. I know a guy that does environmental impact studies/reports.
He makes big $ and is always in demand. No environmental impact report = no new construction here in So. Cal.

 

[Pharaoh]

I am going to try my best to not get a job working with fish. I am the type of person that makes a job out of something fun and then suddenly hates it because its a job. I have even thought about getting a part-time job at an LFS just for fun, but I think I'll pass.