MDuncan1234
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Well I'm assuming this is the correct place to post this? At least, I hope it is... Anyways, I am seriously considering pursuing a career in marine biology and was curious as to how many marine biologists are members of this board??
I am currently going to a community college and I am about to enter a biotechnology associates degree program in the fall. Until now, I have been undecided and just taken gen-ED's, but ever since I started diving this past December my passion for the underwater world has just absolutely exploded. I've been a fish lover my whole life, and the past few years have cultivated numerous aquarium ecosystems, both fresh and marine. Only recently this past summer I decided that since I love tending to my aquarium and learning about marine life, I should learn how to scuba dive!! Found out that the local dive shop offered training through my school for college credits, so I dove right in!! Now I'm completely and hopelessly addicted...
So if there are any M. Biologists, or people studying to become one, help a fellow fish nut out! What can you tell me about the field? What schools offer the best marine bio program? What do you like most/hate most about the profession?... any kind of information you can give me on the topic will be very appreciated!!
thanks in advance
P.S. almost forgot to ask my main question... I am wondering if focusing my major on just "biology" instead of "biotechnology" would be better in terms of my ultimate goal of becoming a marine biologist. My research so far has shown me that most M.B.'s got Bachelors in biology and then mastered in Marine Bio... I have also seen that alot of schools actually offer a bachelors program in marine biology itself, and im wondering which way would be the best route??
I am currently going to a community college and I am about to enter a biotechnology associates degree program in the fall. Until now, I have been undecided and just taken gen-ED's, but ever since I started diving this past December my passion for the underwater world has just absolutely exploded. I've been a fish lover my whole life, and the past few years have cultivated numerous aquarium ecosystems, both fresh and marine. Only recently this past summer I decided that since I love tending to my aquarium and learning about marine life, I should learn how to scuba dive!! Found out that the local dive shop offered training through my school for college credits, so I dove right in!! Now I'm completely and hopelessly addicted...
So if there are any M. Biologists, or people studying to become one, help a fellow fish nut out! What can you tell me about the field? What schools offer the best marine bio program? What do you like most/hate most about the profession?... any kind of information you can give me on the topic will be very appreciated!!
thanks in advance
P.S. almost forgot to ask my main question... I am wondering if focusing my major on just "biology" instead of "biotechnology" would be better in terms of my ultimate goal of becoming a marine biologist. My research so far has shown me that most M.B.'s got Bachelors in biology and then mastered in Marine Bio... I have also seen that alot of schools actually offer a bachelors program in marine biology itself, and im wondering which way would be the best route??
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