Shayna+Fenstermaker

By Shayna Fenstermaker and Sid huntoon

* volunteer time in aquariums are a big advantage || • estimate the numbers of marine organisms and analyze their population features • observe the structure of communities of marine organisms and work out the factors influencing this structure • assess and advise on introduced species - causes, effects, prevention and control • use numerical and statistical skills to design laboratory and field experiments • design and carry out environmental impact assessments to work out whether change is caused by natural or human factors • develop long-term programs for monitoring environmental pollution • manage fisheries • provide information and recommendations for the development of marine conservation and harvesting policies, including aquaculture • write scientific reports on research and investigations, and more general information for scientific, managerial, political and general audiences • provide advice to managers, politicians, primary producers, health care workers and the general public • provide research training for students and staff seeking entry to this field. || 37,702-62,468 || For this job, the career for employment is limited. The science of fish and marine mammal population. Strong background in mathematics and computer skills in addition to the ocean sciences. || [|answers]
 * Job Title || Qualifications || Duties/Responsibilities || Salary || Job Outlook || Sources ||
 * Marine Biology || * 1 year __<span style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; color: #006400; display: block; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static !important; right: auto; text-align: left; top: auto; white-space: normal;">[|College] __ physics in labs (calculas/non-calculas)
 * More knowledge on Chemistry would raise your chances of being accepted.
 * major in biology
 * good grades in math
 * good grades in english
 * Would help to learn Scuba Diving, driving small boats, care for aquatic animals

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[|outlook] || up to 67,866 with 4 years experience. || Employment of ocean engineers is expected to increase by 10% through 2014. This growth will be motivated by the ever-increasing demand for recreational ships, boats and naval vessels. Ocean engineers will have a field day in the job market since they will always be on demand. || [|Ocean engineering]
 * Ocean Engineering || * Bachelors degree in ocean engineering to be licensed.
 * if you desire to work as a merchant marine, you must be a graduate of US Marine Academy or one of the six licensed state academies.
 * pass a physical examination and possess experience in the sea environment || * responsible for design and development of devices used by oceanographers and marine biologists.
 * must create instruments that can stand up to being submerged into salt water, storms and staying at sea for a long period of time.
 * required to repair and maintain the equipment || 45,000-68,200 with 1 year experience.

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 * Under Water Welding || The first and the foremost requirement for underwater welding jobs is to become a certified diver. The task involves repair works of damaged ship or vessel components, pipelines carrying inflammable substances like oil or gas, construction and maintenance of bridge-supports and so on. use of a six basic methods which are, dry welding in habitat, in atmosphere, dry chamber welding, friction stud welding, dry spot welding and wet welding || As a Welder you will be expected to repair and fabricate a variety of metal materials . Underwater welders <span style="background-color: transparent !important; border-bottom-color: #006400 !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 0.075em !important; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; color: #006400 !important; cursor: pointer; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: 13px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal !important; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px !important; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static !important; right: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline;">photograph projects, then recommend and prepare supplies and equipment. They prepare welding sites following established safety protocols. Underwater welders dive, cut material to specific sizes and shapes, clean areas to be repaired and aid inspectors. || An underwater welding salary can be as low as $15,000 on up to $100,00. It all depends on who is hiring, what kind of work you can expect, and of course skill, certifications, experience, and education. ||  ||   ||