Frequently
Asked Questions
Questions
about field expeditions
How can I
volunteer with your
organization?
How can
I volunteer on a field or research expedition?
Do
I have to be able to swim to go on a field or research
expedition?
What
age are the people who go on these expeditions?
Can
I get my SCUBA certification on an expedition?
Where
do you run your expeditions?
Do I need a passport?
Questions
about becoming a biologist
What
type of education do you need to be a
marine biologist?
Do
you get to choose if you want to work in the ocean or in
laboratories?
Can
you just study dolphins when you are a marine biologist?
What
part of your job brings you the most satisfaction?
What
advice would you give someone trying to choose a career
today?
Questions
about field expeditions
How can I volunteer
with your
organization?
Throughout
the year there may be volunteer opportunities in our research
and
education programs. If you are interested in volunteering at any of our
outreach events please contact Claire Hudson at
Hudson@societyoceansciences.org
How can I
volunteer on a
field or research
expedition?
Our
expeditions are custom designed for
groups. All expedition participants are volunteers who pay a minimum
donation to attend. If you would like to find out which expeditions are
in need of volunteer help, please contact Claire Hudson at
Hudson@societyoceansciences.org
Do I have to be able
to swim to go on
a
field or research expedition?
Some
of our expeditions include water based activity, including
boat
trips, walking along the
beach, snorkeling and swimming. Depending on the type of field
expedition, you may be required to have some confidence in and
on
the water.
What age are the
people who go on
these
expeditions?
We
have a broad range of ages from high
school age to retirement age.
Can I get my SCUBA
certification on
an
expedition?
We
do
have a SCUBA instructor on our staff,
and in some cases we can provide this opportunity.
Where do
you run your
expeditions?
We
run
expeditions all over the Mid-Atlantic
and Caribbean. We custom design our expeditions, making planning very
flexible. We can design an expedition wherever you like. The
opportunities are endless!
Do I need a
passport?
US expedition
participants will need a
passport if traveling outside the US.
What type of
education do you need to
become a
marine biologist?
It
depends. If you want to become a research
scientist and teach at the college level in a tenure track position, a
PhD is a must. If you are more interested in research but not teaching,
a MS will probably do. It really depends on the position. For instance,
you may find research assistant positions that only require a Bachelor
of Science degree.
Do
you get to choose
if you want to work in
the ocean or in laboratories?
Yes.
There are many careers in the marine
biology field from working at an aquarium to working in a laboratory.
You can certainly choose the direction of your career.
Can
you just study
dolphins when you are a
marine biologist?
"Cetaceans
in general have been very well
studied. You can choose to study them, but I would encourage you to
explore all the other amazing creatures out there! The research
opportunities are immense." Claire
Hudson.
What part
of your job
brings you the most
satisfaction?
"There
is
so much! Traveling to different
countries and carrying out research on different organisms or habitats
is always a thrill. I also love teaching kids about marine biology and
seeing that I may have made a difference to the way they live their
lives. I hope I encourage them to conserve our oceans and resources." Claire Hudson.
What advice
would you give
someone trying to
choose a career today?
"Go
for it,
don't let anyone discourage you.
People may even tell you that you can't do it, but if your heart is in
it you can do anything. In addition, make sure you continue your
education in the correct direction. Stick to it even when it gets
tough. If you really want to be a marine biologist it will take time
and effort. Try to get experience in the field as soon as you can. Get
a summer internship somewhere, start building that CV." Claire Hudson.
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