suuper late but i wouldn't recommend it. you'd be missing out of 4 years of field and lab work, making connections with professors and others in the field, and would be missing a loooot of marine bio knowledge going into grad school. my 2 cents :)
@@reidp646 hi! just graduated with a marine affairs degree and currently am in grad school studying marine policy & management. first, know that there aren't many jobs with the exact title of 'marine biologist,' there's many things you can do in the field of marine biology where your title won't explicitly be Marine Biologist. find a school that gets hands-on the first year (first semester if possible) so you can get in the field and learn tools, data analysis/collection, species of your local area, etc. this can help in getting an internship/job during your college time. keep your mind open throughout your college career because marine biology is SO broad. depending on where you go and the classes you take, you can possibly learn about mammals/vertebrates, inverts, law & policy, algae, oceanography, animal behavior, human impacts, social science, research, etc and be open to all of it because it may be something you never thought you'd like. definitely take note of your interests and let your professors know so they can recommend you opportunities. also, try to do research or a thesis if you can because data analysis and collection is a major plus in a lot of fields. overall, just keep an open mind and find a college that gets you out in the field as soon as possible. let me know if you have any questions!
Hello! I've discovered your video kinda late but I was watching this and realized you're a current student at UAS and I live in Wasilla AK and enrolled into UAA to begin my biological science degree 😀 my dream is to be a marine biologist as well since I was 5. I just wanted to say hi its really cool that I found your videos and that I can relate to you being so close. Thank you for your content it has really helped me gain the confidence I need to finally follow my dream to study the ocean and its inhabitants.
I'm 2nd year marine bio major- I'm awkward and independent and hate asking for help. But THANK YOU as my new semester starts tomorrow and I'll be making my 1st appt with my professor 🤣
someone has already responded with a similar message haha but i'm 14 and planning on studying marine biology too! i hope it goes wonderfully for you and you have a successful career
When you say “research the school”, What ways do you recommend doing this? Any tips? You’re from California, right? Which California schools do you recommend for Marine Biology? We are really just going off of the top rated ones. My daughter doesn’t have a speciality she is looking into, like you have so we’re really not sure what else to go off of. UCLA is ranked #1, but obviously a tough college to get into. She is also looking at UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, California State Long Beach, and UCSD. Also looking into University of Hawaii at Manoa. (We just returned from touring the school, but didn’t get specifics about the Marine Biology program). This was a great video. Thank you. Good advice on the professor hours too. (Marine bio, or not).
Look into their schools website, and ready up on the marine biology/marine science programs! Long beach is GREAT! I myself didn’t apply there (too close to home😂) but I have friends who go there for Marine Bio and they adore it. They have great shark research going on as well! Santa Cruz is also great! Just keep in mind UC schools are more expensive! (not sure if that’s a factor, but it was for me and a lot of people!) I haven’t heard much on UCLA tbh. No one I know has attended there for marine bio. I applied to Manoa! I loved the school but felt my heart belonged in Alaska. She has a great list going! Good luck to her!🤍
Advice to anyone who is thinking of attending University of Hawaii Manoa: Don't. I would avoid that university like the plague. They have a poor safety record and keep getting themselves involved in litigation. Choose a University where you be appreciated and valued.
Hi. OMG i finally found someone who's interest in the same field as mine. I'm currently doing my bachelor's in zoology and I have the same dream as you. I'll be graduating soon but 'm confused on which University to choose. I have been accepted in JCU as they have tentative marine mammal as well as conservation included in their course. So any suggestions would really be helpful!
Hi! Are you from India? Are you talking about masters at JCU in Australia? I'm a literature graduate but can't let go of my passion for Marine biology. I'm planning to take BSc. Zoology. I wanna study abroad for more exposure but I don't know where. It would be a great help if you'd reply. Thanks!
Question. I am going to college and I want to be wildlife vet or aquatic and is marine biology the same as aquatic vet or which do you prefer? And what classes and courses should I take? And as far as wildlife should I get into zoology or? Idk haha im a little on both sides with wildlife and aquatic and well as marine biology. I'm also going to RCTC that's In Minnesota :)
Pretty sure marine biology and aquatic vet are different they both deal with aquatic animals but marine biology is more of labs and ocean work where as aquatic vet your working with the animals constantly and doing surgery to fix them up and heal them so essentially with an aquatic vet your like a doctor but for marine animals.
Hiya! Is there a university that studies coral reefs and reef fish? I really want to know which university has that kind of role! I am 11 years old and i am planning on thinking what university should i pick when i grow up!😄
Quick question...In Czech Republic we dont have marine biology as a bachelors degree. Would you recommend a Protection of Aquatic Ecosystem as an option?
dear stranger would you say more about your educational journey till now? It'd be really helpful for me as I'm from india too and in a deep need of advice
Hi I just finished year 11 and want to do marine biology , I chose chemistry for my IGCSE’S but I was wondering if i need to take it after for my IB or A levels because to be honest I hate it and don’t do well in it, what do I do?
Yeah it's absolutely okay from what i heard! Marine science in general with alll it branches doesn't require swimming, will you may be diving but not that much actually you will focus on studying buyttt do your research!
I know this video is kind of old now but any advice for a high school student who has always had an interest in Marine wildlife but just graduated high school and is now deciding to get into marine biology?
I'm trying to compare schools with their curriculum, what classes are the norm for the b.s in marine biology? Which classes are very hands on learning in your opinion?
i'm not OP but i'm majoring in marine affairs w/ a marine bio minor. some courses my school (university of new haven) offers are the standard first-semester intro to marine biology (run down of all the tools, coastal environments, common organisms, etc), marine invertebrate zoology, marine vertebrate zoology, aquaculture 1&2, marine pollution, marine botany, marine ecology, oceanography, marine conservation & restoration, global change, animal behavior, and intro to GIS! some marine affairs courses (that i love!) include marine fisheries policy, coastal marine resource management, and marine environment society & sustainability! there's a lot of overlap btwn the two and a lot of people take classes from both and also env sci! at my school, a lot of the classes will go out on the field at least a few times a semester, with intro to MB going out every single class (which was once a week for ~4 hours and amazing because your second week at college you're waist deep in the ocean), oceanography goes out on boats to collect samples to monitor water parameters across the months of the semester, both inverts and verts go out into the field or on field trips as well as having a mandatory lab once a week with often dissections, aquaculture involves setting up and maintaining tanks on your own and class time, and marine botany goes out often to collect algae and make presses of it for a big final project. hope this helped! :)
Hi there! What’s the best way to find out what RESEARCH colleges in Marine Bio are actively doing? My son is deciding btwn nova and U. of Tampa both in FL?
U of T is much better for marine science- they offer a dual degree marine science-biology which is much better for job opportunities. But they are VERY expensive. I wanted to go there, but unfortunately can’t afford it. I’ll be going to university of south florida next year
hi! the best way is to just ask the professors, their emails are usually on the school's page. usually professors love to talk about their research with anyone who'll listen
Im so young atm but my passion for the ocean is insane I've always dreamt of being a marine biologist.. im so scared that i wouldn't achieve it...
THANKS YOU!!!! even though I'am 11 I really like marine biology and I hope I can become one in the future!
OMG I’m also 11 and it’s my dream, I really don’t know how to start but I’m glad I found someone so young with the same interests as me 🫶🏽
I’m a few years older but I also have a passion in it lol
OMG ME TOO!
HIIII
Me too but I'm in 12th now
I'm transferring to CSU Monterey Bay this coming spring :) thank you for this video!
Do you think it'd be a good idea to get a general biology bachelors degree first and then get a masters in marine biology?
suuper late but i wouldn't recommend it. you'd be missing out of 4 years of field and lab work, making connections with professors and others in the field, and would be missing a loooot of marine bio knowledge going into grad school. my 2 cents :)
@@onedirectioninfection5756 thank you for the insight
I just watched her vid about 3 years ago, she says she regrets wasting her time studying general biology science at her comunity college
@@onedirectioninfection5756coming out of high school this year, what path should I take to eventually be a marine biologist???
@@reidp646 hi! just graduated with a marine affairs degree and currently am in grad school studying marine policy & management. first, know that there aren't many jobs with the exact title of 'marine biologist,' there's many things you can do in the field of marine biology where your title won't explicitly be Marine Biologist. find a school that gets hands-on the first year (first semester if possible) so you can get in the field and learn tools, data analysis/collection, species of your local area, etc. this can help in getting an internship/job during your college time. keep your mind open throughout your college career because marine biology is SO broad. depending on where you go and the classes you take, you can possibly learn about mammals/vertebrates, inverts, law & policy, algae, oceanography, animal behavior, human impacts, social science, research, etc and be open to all of it because it may be something you never thought you'd like. definitely take note of your interests and let your professors know so they can recommend you opportunities. also, try to do research or a thesis if you can because data analysis and collection is a major plus in a lot of fields. overall, just keep an open mind and find a college that gets you out in the field as soon as possible. let me know if you have any questions!
Hello! I've discovered your video kinda late but I was watching this and realized you're a current student at UAS and I live in Wasilla AK and enrolled into UAA to begin my biological science degree 😀 my dream is to be a marine biologist as well since I was 5. I just wanted to say hi its really cool that I found your videos and that I can relate to you being so close. Thank you for your content it has really helped me gain the confidence I need to finally follow my dream to study the ocean and its inhabitants.
I'm 2nd year marine bio major- I'm awkward and independent and hate asking for help. But THANK YOU as my new semester starts tomorrow and I'll be making my 1st appt with my professor 🤣
i'll be in second year this october !❤️
I was also looking at UAS so I’m glad I found this video (even though I am late to it lol) and I am very excited to start next year 🎉
Thank you so much! I am 9 years old and I want to study Marine biology and paleontology and this helped me so much!!
I'm 15 years old and I also really want to study marine biology, I wish you all luck and take advantage of all the time you have ahead!
@@Aztokl_xd thank you!
@@scylla5867 ahw thanks!
You are so mature for a 9 yo omgg. I respect u!
someone has already responded with a similar message haha but i'm 14 and planning on studying marine biology too! i hope it goes wonderfully for you and you have a successful career
Thank You!!!
Hi I love this video sooo much! Great advice 💙🐳🐬🐠🐙🪸
Pls tell something for the kids from 10th who are interested in marine biology
I liked this video so much I’m thinking of maybe becoming something in the marine field and this was helpful!
When you say “research the school”, What ways do you recommend doing this? Any tips?
You’re from California, right? Which California schools do you recommend for Marine Biology? We are really just going off of the top rated ones. My daughter doesn’t have a speciality she is looking into, like you have so we’re really not sure what else to go off of.
UCLA is ranked #1, but obviously a tough college to get into.
She is also looking at UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, California State Long Beach, and UCSD.
Also looking into University of Hawaii at Manoa. (We just returned from touring the school, but didn’t get specifics about the Marine Biology program).
This was a great video. Thank you. Good advice on the professor hours too. (Marine bio, or not).
Look into their schools website, and ready up on the marine biology/marine science programs! Long beach is GREAT! I myself didn’t apply there (too close to home😂) but I have friends who go there for Marine Bio and they adore it. They have great shark research going on as well! Santa Cruz is also great! Just keep in mind UC schools are more expensive! (not sure if that’s a factor, but it was for me and a lot of people!) I haven’t heard much on UCLA tbh. No one I know has attended there for marine bio. I applied to Manoa! I loved the school but felt my heart belonged in Alaska. She has a great list going! Good luck to her!🤍
Advice to anyone who is thinking of attending University of Hawaii Manoa: Don't. I would avoid that university like the plague. They have a poor safety record and keep getting themselves involved in litigation. Choose a University where you be appreciated and valued.
Thank you, I wish to become a marine Biology/Ecologist !, I love marine life and the environment.
Thank you so much micha, you truly gave me a new, more refined perspective on how to approach my dream field!
Hi. OMG i finally found someone who's interest in the same field as mine. I'm currently doing my bachelor's in zoology and I have the same dream as you. I'll be graduating soon but 'm confused on which University to choose. I have been accepted in JCU as they have tentative marine mammal as well as conservation included in their course. So any suggestions would really be helpful!
Omg i have been planning to apply to JCU..
Hi! Are you from India? Are you talking about masters at JCU in Australia? I'm a literature graduate but can't let go of my passion for Marine biology. I'm planning to take BSc. Zoology. I wanna study abroad for more exposure but I don't know where. It would be a great help if you'd reply. Thanks!
Question. I am going to college and I want to be wildlife vet or aquatic and is marine biology the same as aquatic vet or which do you prefer? And what classes and courses should I take? And as far as wildlife should I get into zoology or? Idk haha im a little on both sides with wildlife and aquatic and well as marine biology. I'm also going to RCTC that's In Minnesota :)
Pretty sure marine biology and aquatic vet are different they both deal with aquatic animals but marine biology is more of labs and ocean work where as aquatic vet your working with the animals constantly and doing surgery to fix them up and heal them so essentially with an aquatic vet your like a doctor but for marine animals.
same!
Hiya! Is there a university that studies coral reefs and reef fish? I really want to know which university has that kind of role!
I am 11 years old and i am planning on thinking what university should i pick when i grow up!😄
Quick question...In Czech Republic we dont have marine biology as a bachelors degree. Would you recommend a Protection of Aquatic Ecosystem as an option?
Support from india ❤ tamilnadu 😊 am a marine biology students
dear stranger would you say more about your educational journey till now? It'd be really helpful for me as I'm from india too and in a deep need of advice
im starting this late August! im very nervous
Hi
what schools do you recommend for sea turtle bio?
What happens if you have a learning disability and you love biology marine and I just started high school so
Where is the blanket on your wall from?!
Hi I just finished year 11 and want to do marine biology , I chose chemistry for my IGCSE’S but I was wondering if i need to take it after for my IB or A levels because to be honest I hate it and don’t do well in it, what do I do?
Is it okay to take marine biology even you don't know how to swim? 🥺😔
Yeah it's absolutely okay from what i heard! Marine science in general with alll it branches doesn't require swimming, will you may be diving but not that much actually you will focus on studying buyttt do your research!
I want to pursue my PG in abroad. Is it a good choice??
Can u please upload some best universities for marine biology
I know this video is kind of old now but any advice for a high school student who has always had an interest in Marine wildlife but just graduated high school and is now deciding to get into marine biology?
All this advise are so good but don't be in Eygpt
I'm trying to compare schools with their curriculum, what classes are the norm for the b.s in marine biology? Which classes are very hands on learning in your opinion?
i'm not OP but i'm majoring in marine affairs w/ a marine bio minor. some courses my school (university of new haven) offers are the standard first-semester intro to marine biology (run down of all the tools, coastal environments, common organisms, etc), marine invertebrate zoology, marine vertebrate zoology, aquaculture 1&2, marine pollution, marine botany, marine ecology, oceanography, marine conservation & restoration, global change, animal behavior, and intro to GIS! some marine affairs courses (that i love!) include marine fisheries policy, coastal marine resource management, and marine environment society & sustainability! there's a lot of overlap btwn the two and a lot of people take classes from both and also env sci!
at my school, a lot of the classes will go out on the field at least a few times a semester, with intro to MB going out every single class (which was once a week for ~4 hours and amazing because your second week at college you're waist deep in the ocean), oceanography goes out on boats to collect samples to monitor water parameters across the months of the semester, both inverts and verts go out into the field or on field trips as well as having a mandatory lab once a week with often dissections, aquaculture involves setting up and maintaining tanks on your own and class time, and marine botany goes out often to collect algae and make presses of it for a big final project. hope this helped! :)
Hi there! What’s the best way to find out what RESEARCH colleges in Marine Bio are actively doing? My son is deciding btwn nova and U. of Tampa both in FL?
U of T is much better for marine science- they offer a dual degree marine science-biology which is much better for job opportunities. But they are VERY expensive. I wanted to go there, but unfortunately can’t afford it. I’ll be going to university of south florida next year
hi! the best way is to just ask the professors, their emails are usually on the school's page. usually professors love to talk about their research with anyone who'll listen
Is there any volunteer program I can do ??
Try reaching your local public aquarium or try helping with any ocean projects.
"faq": f--k; lol i am kidding thanks so much for your advice and this channel in general!! Definitely subscribed