Marine Biology careers: What can you do with a Biology degree?
<p>Students interested in marine biology and freshwater ecology often seek careers in conservation, public policy, research, education, animal husbandry and other related fields. A sampling of positions and organizations include:</p>
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<li>Land program manager, Marine Science Institute</li>
<li>President/CEO, Water Council</li>
<li>Program analyst, Great Lakes Coastal</li>
<li>Editor, Oceanic Preservation Society</li>
<li>Soil conservationist, Glacierland Research and Development</li>
<li>Program manager, Alliance for Water Stewardship North America</li>
<li>Animal trainer, National Marine Mammal Foundation</li>
<li>Bear management, Grand Teton National Park</li>
<li>Water resource management Specialist, DNR</li>
<li>Lake management specialist, McCloud Aquatics</li>
<li>Environmental specialist, U.S. Department of Defense - Pearl Harbor</li>
<li>Science technician (adult salmon), Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife</li>
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<p><strong>Graduate schools</strong><br />After earning their Bachelor of Science in biology, many of our students pursue master's degrees in fields such as ecology, environmental science and marine biology. A sample of graduate schools and programs include:</p>
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<li>University of Wisconsin-Madison, environmental conservation</li>
<li>University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, freshwater science and technology</li>
<li>James Cook University, marine biology and ecology</li>
<li>Oregon State University, marine resource management</li>
<li>The Evergreen State College, environmental stewardship</li>
<li>Stephen F. Austin State University, forestry and wildlife management</li>
<li>University of Miami, marine mammal science</li>
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