anybody know any colleges for marine biology?

jubbers · 07-25-2007, 04:32 PM

I love saltwater fish. i like fish but i love saltwater fish. i have tried other pets nothing clicks with me like saltwater fish. i would like to take up marine biology for a living. how much do they make? anybody know what colleges?

lcstorc · 07-25-2007, 04:53 PM

No idea what they make but there is one near me. I think it is FIT or Florida Institute of Technology. I know they have some cool tanks and definitely have a program geared that way.
It's at least a place to start the investigation.

munki · 07-25-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jubbers

I love saltwater fish. i like fish but i love saltwater fish. i have tried other pets nothing clicks with me like saltwater fish. i would like to take up marine biology for a living. how much do they make? anybody know what colleges?

most of them dont make a lot of money

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mps9506 · 07-25-2007, 05:19 PM

I got my BS in Biology at UNC-Wilmington which has an awesome marine bio ungrad program as well as graduate and PhD Marine bio programs. I went for a biology degree because I really did not want to restrict myself right out of college with a marine biology degree.
I will tell you right now that if you plan on having a career in biology or marine biology plan on getting your undergrad and graduate degrees as a bare minimum to get a decent paying job. It is an extremely competitive field. I am proof, I graduated Cum Laude, maintained a near 4.0 GPA in my Biology classes, and I did not end up in the Biology field. I am in sales.

I don't mean to try and sway you from the field if you are interested in it, but I personally wish people had been more realistic with me when I was looking at college programs and explained exactly what was involved with getting a good paying job in the Marine Bio field.
Do not pursue marine biology for the money, do pursue it because you like to learn, research, read, write and study.
As far as colleges, there are a ton of great marine bio degrees on both coasts, try to schedule some visits to them so you can get a feel for the campus and make your decision from there.

reefjitsu · 07-25-2007, 05:42 PM

A must read for anyone considering becoming a marine biologist.

Becoming a Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist

Marine Biology---The Revenge

Dentoid · 07-25-2007, 05:52 PM

If you really, really, really love it, then the compensation won't matter. What's important is your passion and fervency for your career. Just find a spouse that will back you up

You could always teach marine biology if other avenues within the field do not pan out or start your own company that caters to hobbyists like us!

PufferDad · 07-25-2007, 07:45 PM

Woods Hole Oceographic.

If you're into the study of lakes, called limnology, try University of Toledo in Ohio.

jubbers · 07-25-2007, 07:47 PM

soory, not interested in freshwater or lakes i'm shooting for saltwater and the ocean.

lcstorc · 07-25-2007, 07:53 PM

I know you just want to get out of Nebraska.

jubbers · 07-25-2007, 07:54 PM

tell me about it i need out of here smack dab in the middle and i need to breathe the sea breeze.

jubbers · 10-11-2007, 07:13 PM

acoording to this they make a descent amount:
WikiAnswers - How much money does a marine biologist earn

reefjitsu · 10-11-2007, 07:17 PM

$200,500.00 No freaking way! An average marine biologist might make a fourth of that a year.

jubbers · 10-11-2007, 07:19 PM

idk???, i think if you get a Phd and masters which is what i would get i bet you could make that, plus if i started a chain serving hobbyists like us, i'd be richer! atleast i'd be happy.

ASH · 10-11-2007, 07:27 PM

Jubs I was thinking that same thing....This is something I"m really into and love learning about it. I'll be going to our college here next week and get some ideas about marine biology. I'll tell you what they tell me then.

jubbers · 10-11-2007, 07:28 PM

thanks!, that would be geat!. i heard they have some good colleges their for marine biology down in florida.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,456 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? No idea what they make but there is one near me. I think it is FIT or Florida Institute of Technology. I know they have some cool tanks and definitely have a program geared that way. It's at least a place to start the investigation. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte and Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,862 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? I got my BS in Biology at UNC-Wilmington which has an awesome marine bio ungrad program as well as graduate and PhD Marine bio programs. I went for a biology degree because I really did not want to restrict myself right out of college with a marine biology degree. I will tell you right now that if you plan on having a career in biology or marine biology plan on getting your undergrad and graduate degrees as a bare minimum to get a decent paying job. It is an extremely competitive field. I am proof, I graduated Cum Laude, maintained a near 4.0 GPA in my Biology classes, and I did not end up in the Biology field. I am in sales. I don't mean to try and sway you from the field if you are interested in it, but I personally wish people had been more realistic with me when I was looking at college programs and explained exactly what was involved with getting a good paying job in the Marine Bio field. Do not pursue marine biology for the money, do pursue it because you like to learn, research, read, write and study. As far as colleges, there are a ton of great marine bio degrees on both coasts, try to schedule some visits to them so you can get a feel for the campus and make your decision from there. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 740 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? A must read for anyone considering becoming a marine biologist. Becoming a Marine Biologist Marine Biologist Marine Biology---The Revenge __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

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PufferDad Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? Woods Hole Oceographic. If you're into the study of lakes, called limnology, try University of Toledo in Ohio.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,456 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? I know you just want to get out of Nebraska. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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jubbers Torch coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? acoording to this they make a descent amount: WikiAnswers - How much money does a marine biologist earn __________________ I have a love interest in every one of my films - a gun. Arnold Schwarzenegger In the land of the skunks he who has half a nose is king. Chris Farley The point is, how do you know the Guarantee Fairy isn't a crazy glue sniffer. Chris Farley Justin

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reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 740 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? $200,500.00 No freaking way! An average marine biologist might make a fourth of that a year. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

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jubbers Torch coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? idk???, i think if you get a Phd and masters which is what i would get i bet you could make that, plus if i started a chain serving hobbyists like us, i'd be richer! atleast i'd be happy. __________________ I have a love interest in every one of my films - a gun. Arnold Schwarzenegger In the land of the skunks he who has half a nose is king. Chris Farley The point is, how do you know the Guarantee Fairy isn't a crazy glue sniffer. Chris Farley Justin

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ASH Neon dottyback Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 624 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? Jubs I was thinking that same thing....This is something I"m really into and love learning about it. I'll be going to our college here next week and get some ideas about marine biology. I'll tell you what they tell me then.

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jubbers Torch coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anybody know any colleges for marine biology? thanks!, that would be geat!. i heard they have some good colleges their for marine biology down in florida. __________________ I have a love interest in every one of my films - a gun. Arnold Schwarzenegger In the land of the skunks he who has half a nose is king. Chris Farley The point is, how do you know the Guarantee Fairy isn't a crazy glue sniffer. Chris Farley Justin

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