It is expected that the Government will need to spend a large amount of money on this exercise in the near future, and this could create jobs for marine biologists in the Wellington region. Turnover for marine biologists is low. Job opportunities are few and there is a high level of commitment amongst most employees. Also, because it takes time to become proficient in the job, people tend to stay longer. Most marine biologists are employed on a full-time basis.
Most marine biologists are male but it is an occupation which is attracting more females.
There are no barriers to females carrying out the work. Growth in the employment of marine biologists in Canterbury is expected to be static to moderate in the next three to five years. There are currently few marine biologists working in the Canterbury area, although some are based in the region but work in other areas of the country. This may be due to the fact that there is little activity within the field of marine biology within this region. The exception to this, is marine farming, which is growing in the Banks Peninsula area, and therefore may create more opportunities for marine biologists.