marine biologist
Marine biologists study marine living organisms and ecosystems and their interaction underwater. They research on the physiology, the interactions between organisms, their interactions with their habitats, the evolution of marine species, and the role of the environment in their adaptations. Marine biologists also perform scientific experiments in controlled conditions to understand these processes. They also focus on the effects of human activities on the life in the oceans and seas.
Also called: researcher in marine biology, marine ecologist, marine zoologist, sea biologist, marine biology researcher, marine botanist
- 25
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- biologistWhat changes?13 skills in common
- microbiologist11 skills in common
- bacteriology technician8 skills in common
- biophysicist7 skills in common
- botanical technician7 skills in common
- biology technician6 skills in common
Essential skills
25- apply scientific methods
- biology
- botany
- collect biological data
- conduct research on fauna
- conduct research on flora
- ecology
- ecosystem management
- fish anatomy
- fish biology
- fish identification and classification
- gather experimental data
- laboratory techniques
- marine biology
- microbiology-bacteriology
- molecular biology
- monitor water quality
- organism taxonomy
- perform data analysis
- perform field research
- perform scientific research
- physiology of animals
- scientific research methodology
- write research proposals
- write work-related reports
Optional skills
19- advise on nature conservation
- analyse fish samples for diagnosis
- biotechnology
- chemistry
- coastal management
- conduct ecological research
- conduct ecological surveys
- conduct fish mortality studies
- conduct fish populations studies
- control aquatic production environment
- develop aquaculture strategies
- habitat restoration
- inspect fish stock
- monitor fish health status
- oceanography
- physics
- send samples to laboratory
- treat fish diseases
- wind energy
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