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Underwater Archaeologist
As a maritime archaeologist, it is not only my job to record and study wrecks, but also to help spread that research to others.
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Underwater Cinematographer
I travel the world filming episodes for my underwater science/adventure series Jonathan Bird's Blue World which airs on public television.
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Ocean Advocate
Creating campaigns bringing commercial fishermen, boaters, divers, senior citizens, elected officials and local businesspeople together to defend the ocean makes this job motivating and rewarding.
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Aquaculture Veterinarian
I have always enjoyed fish. I was determined to become a veterinarian. Becoming a fish veterinarian combined the two and has been an interesting journey.
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Volunteer Coordinator
I got an internship helping the volunteer coordinator at Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and I loved it! That internship changed my career direction from a research oriented direction to volunteer coordination.
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Harbormaster
The modern harbormaster does much more than ride around in a boat. While boat handling skills are necessary, so are computer and business skills.
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Aquatic Ecology Technician
I am primarily responsible for carrying out fieldwork and managing the data associated with long-term water quality monitoring of both estuarine and freshwater systems.
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Extension Agent
Sometimes I act as a scientific investigator (grant writing, project coordination, data analysis and reporting), sometimes as an educator, and sometimes as a convener.
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Sea Grant Program Director
I work to help make estuarine science understandable for and accessible to a broad array of citizens and government officials who care about the health of Chesapeake Bay.
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Commercial Fisherman
As a biologist, every tow I make is an experiment; I marvel daily at the variety and quantity of species that come up in my net.
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Shellfish Aquaculturist
There are an ever increasing number of opportunities in aquaculture throughout the country and the world.
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Outdoor and Experiential Educator
The consistent goal I have had throughout my career is doing things I believe will make a difference for people and for the environment.
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