Marine biology: what do you do and what is the job market like?

Have you heard about the Marine Biology course at faculty? This is one of the areas of biology that focuses on the study of marine organisms, their ecosystems and processes related to the marine environment.

Marine biologists play an important role in understanding and conserving the oceans and seas, as well as the sustainable management of marine resources.

What does a marine biology professional do?

The Marine Biology professional performs a series of functions related to the study and preservation of marine environments and their organisms.

He has several roles in his work environment, here are some:

Scientific research

The professional will be able to carry out studies and experiment in the area to understand biological, ecological and oceanographic processes in the marine environment, collecting data, carrying out analyzes and modeling systems.

Biodiversity Monitoring

This role involves collecting and analyzing data on marine species, their populations and geographic distributions. This is fundamental for the conservation and sustainable management of marine resources.

Education and Scientific Dissemination

Another role of the professional is to disseminate marine biology knowledge to the public, promoting educational programs, lectures and through social media, too.

This practice is done with the aim of talking about marine life by raising awareness among the population.

Marine Conservation

It works on identifying and protecting species at risk of extinction, as well as managing protected marine areas and developing strategies to minimize negative environmental impacts.

Aquarium and Museum Management

One of the professions of a marine biologist is managing marine life museums and aquariums, caring for marine animals and educating visitors.

Other activities

This professional may also carry out field work, develop policies, provide consultancy or participate in projects with conservation objectives.

How long does marine biology college last?

Not all universities offer a marine biology course, but this degree can be found at UFRJ and UDESC, for example.

The course lasts 4 years and can be found as a degree and bachelor's degree. In the degree you can work as a teacher and with the bachelor's degree you can work in the area in a more comprehensive way.

How much does a marine biologist earn?

Professionals working in the field of marine biology may have several different roles, such as marine biologist, oceanographer, aquaculturist, researcher, teacher and much more.

We will check what the salaries of professionals are according to each of their professions, and for this, the Glassdoor website, Vagas.com and Salario.com will be used.

The average salary of a biologist is R$ 3,600 per month, but values can range from R$ 2,400 to R$ 6,809.

For an oceanographer, the remuneration starts from R$ 2,715 and goes up to R$ 16,791, with a monthly average of R$ 12,505.

For those who want to venture as an aquaculture technician, the average is R$ 4,478.94, with a range between R$ 3,813 and R$ 10 thousand.