Career Opportunities for Majors in Marine Sciences
Introduction
Marine sciences is the study of the marine environment and its interactions with the earth, the biosphere, and the atmosphere. It is an interdisciplinary science requiring knowledge of the principles of physics, geology and geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology. The study of marine sciences provides students with a broad curriculum in the sciences, which demonstrates how the different disciplines can be brought to bear on understanding marine processes and managing ocean resources wisely.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
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Animal Manager
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Laboratory Technician
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Research Asst.
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Chemical Oceanographer
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Marine Biologist
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Research Biologist
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Coastal Zone Manager
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Marine Conservation Specialist
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Research Scientist
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Community Education Specialist
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Marine Ecologist
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Science Technician
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Education Curator
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Marine Mammal Trainer
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Teacher/Professor
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Education Program Coordinator
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Marine Policy Specialist
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Technical Writer
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Environmental Coastal Engineer
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Marine Science Researcher
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Veterinarian
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Environmental Consultant
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Marketing Specialist
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Water Systems Supervisor
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Environmental Impact Specialist
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Ocean Engineer
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Whale Biologist
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Environmental Resource Manager
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Oceanographer
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Zoo Instructor
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Exhibits Coordinator
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Oceanographic Research Technician
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Zoo Supervisor
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Fisheries Biologist
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Park Ranger
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Herring Biologist
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Reptile & Amphibian Curator
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Types of Employers
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Aquariums
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Fisheries
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Scientific Journals
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Ecotourism Firms
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Pharmaceutical Companies
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Testing Labs
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Educational Institutions
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Research Foundations
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Zoos
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Environmental Consulting Firms
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Research Laboratories
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| Government Agencies |
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Health & Human Services
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Peace Corps
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Centers for Disease Control
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Marine Science Institutes
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U.S. Armed Forces
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Department of Agriculture
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NJ State Department of Health
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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Department of Defense
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National Institutes of Health
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U.S. Forest Service
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Department of Environmental Protection
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National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Department of Fisheries & Oceans
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National Park Service
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Water Resource Council
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Department of the Interior
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National Resources Conservation Service
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Environmental Protection Agency
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National Science Foundation
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Marine Sciences
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Job Title |
| University of Miami |
Ph.D. Student |
| Americorps |
Watershed Ambassador |
| Weeks Marine, Inc. |
Engineers |
| Paychex |
Sales And Related Workers |
| Lockheed Martin |
System Analyst |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Marine Sciences
Graduate Schools Attended
| Institution |
Degree |
Field |
| Coastal Carolina University |
Coastal Wetlands and Marine Science |
Marine Science |
| Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Marine Sciences |
Marine Biology |
| Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Oceanography |
Operational Oceanography |
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