So, you’ve decided you want to become a marine biologist? Well, grab your snorkel, strap on your flippers, and prepare for a wild ride through the salty depths of academia! But fair warning: if you’re expecting your days to be filled with dolphin cuddles and underwater tea parties with mermaids, you might want to reel in those expectations. Becoming a marine biologist is more than just playing with Nemo and friends—it’s about diving deep into the unknown, navigating through murky research waters, and occasionally dodging the territorial advances of a particularly grumpy octopus. So, if you’re ready to swap your land legs for sea legs and embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the ocean, let’s dive right in!
Here is list of resources for you
- So You Want to Be A Marine Biologist: Deep Sea News Edition by Dr. Miriam Goldstein.
- My previous excellent post So You Want to Be A Deep-Sea Biologist.
- Dr. Danna Staaf on How to Become a Cephalopodiatrist. She focuses on cephalopods, but most of her advice holds true for all fields of marine biology.
- Here’s what I teach my students about finding jobs in marine biology and conservation by shark expert extraordinaire Dr. David Shiffman
- So You Think You Want to be a Marine Biologist by Tania Militello
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