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The Best of Marine Science Careers on the Web
What do you think of when you hear the words "marine biologist"? Playing with dolphins? Working at Sea World? That episode of Seinfeld when George saved the beached whale? It's OK, you can admit it. I did it, too! The fact is, working with marine mammals is just one of the many careers available in the field of marine science.

Whether you're a student trying to figure out "what you want to be when you grow up," a recent college graduate looking for a job, or a marine science professional seeking a new position, this Realm offers the best online resources in marine science careers. 

Not Just Playing With Flipper
So, what CAN you do with a career in marine science? Hosted by Sea Grant, this site shows you the wide variety of marine science careers available. There are tons of real-life profiles and even salary information.
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Girl Power
Meet some new faces in the world of science - women! If you're thinking about becoming the next "Ms. Cousteau", Womenoceanographers.org introduces you to some hard-working marine science gals! Along with career profiles, you can view photos of their work, check out a calendar of a typical work week, and get connected to related information about their field of study.
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Hit the Books
Studying marine science isn't limited to Florida, California or Hawaii. While these are certainly some awesome places to study, there are tons of other programs out there that can teach you about the underwater world. Visit the Marine Biology Web for an extensive list of marine science programs across the US and beyond!
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Help Wanted
OK, you've got the degree, but now you need a place to show off your newly acquired skills... MCBI.org provides a variety of interesting opportunities in marine conservation biology. Whether you're looking for a summer internship or a PhD position overseas, this site is a great place to begin your search!
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Still Looking...
Hey, Marine Science Graduates! Don't limit yourself to just marine science job sites. Another great site for environmental job searching is ejobs.org. This site regularly posts special job opportunities, as well as links to state and nationwide environmental job listings (many of which are marine science jobs - woohoo!). I have found leads for several marine science job opportunities on this site. Bookmark this site and visit it often!
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Discussion Lists and Bulletin Boards
Websites aren't the only place to find information on Careers in Marine Science. Try checking out the following resources for more help in your marine science job hunt!
EnviroJobs
If you're looking for a place to get a heads-up on environmental job opportunities, as well as advice on job hunting, resumes, or anything else that comes to mind, I recommend subscribing to the EnviroJobs discussion group. Marine science opportunities pop up often, and there are plenty of subscribers to offer some friendly advice.

To subscribe, send an email to envirojobs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com with subscribe 'your name' in the body. Visit the archives to catch up on past issues.
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ScienceNet
While the rest of the site has restricted access, the public bulletin board at Science.net is a great place to view a variety of recent job opportunities. There are usually several opportunities available in marine science fields.
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