Marine Careers

Careers

100

I spend my day underwater collecting data

What is a research SCUBA diver?

200

I study plankton.

What is a biological oceanographer

300

I teach children about the marine environment

What is a environmental educator?

400

I wear a uniform and work on a ship.

What is Navy Officer?

500

I study marine marine mammals.

What is a marine mammolgist?

Salaries

100

I make $120,000 per year to be under a lot of "pressure."

How much does a research SCUBA diver make per year?

200

I make $400,000 per year; highest in the industry.

How much does a SF Bar Pilot make per year?

300

I make $25,000 per year and I entertain thousands of people.

How much does a dolphin trainer make per year?

400

I make $45,000 to work in a lab.

How much does a medical technologist make per year?

500

I make $60,000 per year to design and build things.

How much does a marine engineer make per year?

Training

100

I went through 12 years of college and love to work with animals.

How long does it take to become a veterinarian?

200

I did not go to college, but have a special certificate?

How long does it take to become SCUBA diver?

300

I went to 2 years of college and I love animals.

How long does it take to become a dolphin trainer?

400

I studied at a 4 year academy and love being on the ocean.

How long does it take to become a Coast Guard officer?

500

I did not go to college, but it took me many years to obtain my special license.

How long does it take to become a boat captain?