This would also give you a fall back position should you decide to leave or be forced out of the fishing industry. To be successful in the sciences, I would recommend a much stronger grounding in English than many scientists currently possess. In addition to being able to conduct the science, you must be able to successfully communicate your results. Many scientists with advanced degrees cannot write grant proposals or scientific papers that are understandable because of a lack of comprehension of basic high school English grammar. Fishing opportunities are fixed by the number of permits, therefore opportunities are limited.
Biology is somewhat limited by the huge number of degree recipients.
However, there will always be room for people who work hard, have integrity, and are willing to combine blue collar skills with their biology. Ten years from now I will be fairly old for the daily physical requirements of life on the North Atlantic. Therefore, I would hope to be involved in the public policy aspects of fishing with more time spent ashore helping active fisherman.