Travel is really dependant on what type of marine life you are going to study. If you work in a lab, then obviously you will do very little travelling, if at all. If you get a job at the zoo or at an aquarium, the position will be based there, with perhaps the occasional need to travel for a research project.

Do biologists get to travel?

Zoologists and wildlife biologists work in offices, laboratories, and outdoors. Other zoologists and wildlife biologists may spend very little time in the field. Fieldwork can require zoologists and wildlife biologists to travel to remote locations anywhere in the world.

How many days a week does a marine biologist work?

Most marine biologists work regular hours in a laboratory, nine to 10 hours a day, 40 to 50 hours a week. They use electron microscopes, computers and other specialized equipment to study specimens. Many marine biologists also do fieldwork.

Do marine biologists have free time?

Fill your free time with volunteer experience, internships, and travel if you can in order to learn as much about the ocean and its inhabitants as you can. This will give you lots of relevant experience that you can draw upon when applying for grad school or jobs in marine biology.

Can I be a marine biologist if I can’t swim?

Marine biologists do not have to be able to dive. Many roles are lab or office based and field work frequently involves surveys which are boat based or on the shoreline. You actually don’t even need to know how to swim! Ofcourse, it is exciting to experience being underwater close to the animals that you are studying.

What do I need to study to be a marine biologist?

Entry-level positions as a marine biologist typically require at least a bachelor’s degree. Students may pursue a range of marine biology-related degree programs, such as biology with a concentration in marine biology or wildlife biology degree programs, or a bachelor’s degree specifically in marine biology.

Is it fun to be a marine biologist?

Marine biologists spend more time with their laptop than their wetsuit. Field work can be glamorous and fun, but what those amazing National Geographic documentaries do not show is that field work is just a small part of the game. A marine biologist’s best friend is not a dolphin, not a colleague,…

Why do marine biologists have to scuba dive?

Although some survey work may involve snorkeling or SCUBA diving, many marine researchers use Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) now to perform underwater surveys and there are a whole host of sampling devices that are used to collect animals and plants in the ocean.

What’s the Plan B for a marine biologist?

Marine biologists are patient people and always have a “plan b”. Sometimes a “plan c” too. As glamorous and fascinating as field work can be, it can also test a marine biologist’s nerve.

Are there any marine biologists that swim with dolphins?

Despite what people think, swimming with dolphins is not exactly what all marine biologists do. It’s like judging a book by its cover. So, together with my colleagues, WiseOceans Marine Educators Jo and Charlotte, we decided to make a list of the things you don’t know about this job.