An aquatic biologist works specifically with living organisms that are found in bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, marshes, oceans and other aquatic regions.
△Aquatic Biologist Job Duties Include:
A:Working within zoos, aquariums or other agencies to provide education and information to the public regarding their areas of expertise.
B:Monitoring, recording and charting the changing environmental factors that may influence aquatic organisms in either a positive or negative way.
C:Assisting in developing regulations, guidelines and policies regarding environmental protection and the appropriate use of waterways and wetlands to protect and preserve aquatic animal and plant life.
D:Communicating either in written form or orally to the various agencies regarding findings in research, ongoing environmental studies or monitoring, or observations made within the aquatic biologists field of expertise or study.
△Career Goals For Aquatic Biologist:
A: Mid-level position in the Life Science Education field that will allow for professional growth, research accomplishment, and further education.
△Skills Include:
A:PADI-certified Open Water SCUBA Diver
B:Software packages: Microsoft Office 2003 Professional
C:Water chemistry and radiochemistry analsyes
D:Adobe Photoshop CS Adobe Acrobat 7.0 ESRI ArcGIS 9.1 and Extensions
E:EPA Visual Sampling Plan (VSP) Version 4.3 Genetic analyses using PCR/RT-PCR
F:Trimble Pathfinder Office Autodesk Map 3D 2006