Marine biology is the field of study concerned with ocean life in all of its biological manifestations. Areas of study include systematics, ecology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, parasitology, reproduction and development, mariculture, ocean farming, pollution biology, energy resources and conservation. Marine biologists must be able to conduct research, analyze data, and have good written and oral communication skills and a scientific curiosity. Marine biologists identify, catalogue, and analyze different kinds of sea life. Marine biologists often use computers and statistical analysis in their research.
A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for entry-level pos