how much experience do you need to become a marine biologist?

Question

ok i want to plan ahead so i need to know what kind of training and school you need to become a marine biologist its like my dream job i love animals ecpecially underwater creatures like sharks!!!!!!!!-help me-ash

Answer 1

Excellent choice! The first thing you need to do is locate universities that offer this course. Choose a warm climate school that employs some of the best researchers in the world and funds field research continuously. Plan on Eight years of university to earn your doctorate degree in marine biology. You will be exposed to some very interesting work and research, not to mention the adventure! You will need to become a certified diver, have sound knowledge of the plant and animal life in the ocean's of the world. once in school attach yourself to the team that has lots of field research, do the work asked of you and you will have some of the most brilliant and life changing experiences you could ever imagine.