Marine Biologists Marine Biologists Marine Biologists is in the Engineering, Science, and Technologies Career Cluster. Worker Characteristics Thoroughness and ability to do precise work High level of mathematical and verbal abilities Very good ability to visualize objects from pictures and descriptions Good ability to see slight differences in objects Ability to make decisions based on data Work Setting Much of the work is performed in laboratories. Some jobs offer an opportunity to work on ocean research vessels collecting specimens and observing plants and animals in their natural habitat. Employers may include universities, state and federal governments, and private industry.
Some marine biologists are self-employed as consultants.
A doctoral degree is required for research scientist jobs and for college teaching positions. Programs in marine biology are available at several universities.