3 things I did NOT know about MARINE BIOLOGY
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- Before I started really working in the world of academia and marine sciences, I had a really different idea of what this profession was all about. So here are 3 of the main things I had no clue about.
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I love math, I love science, I love the ocean. I’ve wanted to be a marine biologist for so many years now, since learning it was a thing. I’m a senior in high school, already accepted to a university that has a great focus in marine biology. My current plan is to major in marine biology. I’m worried I’m making the wrong choice; that I’ll regret becoming a marine biologist. I think it’s a combination of people around me who laugh at the idea of me wanting to become a marine biologist, and the fear of how little job opportunities there are. In a perfect world, I would love to study sharks, but to start I’m not picky about where this career takes me as log as it’s marine biology. I guess whatever happens, happens! I’m excited to start studying, but scared as well.
hi! I have the same fears and doubts about marine biology and the careers and all. Ideally, I would also loveeeeee to study sharks!!! They're what made me get into marine biology as well. I'm a junior in high school so I haven't applied to any uni's yet, but I was wondering if we could get in contact to talk about this all? if that's alright
University student here. Here's the thing; if you want a lot of money, don't be a marine biologist. If you don't want to learn new things all the time, don't be a marine biologist. If you don't want to put in a ton--and I mean a TON--of work in subjects you may or may not hate *cough* calculus *cough* then don't do it. But if you want to volunteer and intern and get your foot in the door, put in the work, make connections and devote a ton of time and effort into your education and career, then go for it. The key to getting around the lack of opportunity is to make opportunities for yourself. Most research labs/aquariums/etc. are more likely to hire you if they know your name. So, volunteer, intern, study, and push yourself, and I believe you will be fine.
Katelyn B super same girl
@@emilymccraw4336 thank you!
You're lucky being in USA, cause in France we have nothing in marine bio...
I know marine biologists who have used their qualifications and skills in other areas like education, art, community initiatives, volunteer management and biophysics... even if you pursue marine biology and realize it's not completely your thing or it just doesn't work out, you can find relevant roles that you didn't realize were an option or even that you might enjoy!
But her eyes tho😻
Finally someone said it 😍
My parents let me got to this marine biologist summer camp next summer I have no idea what to expect
Oh wow thanks
aziazi azi lucky my parent's dont believe in me so that means I have to work extremely hard acedemically so you need to take advantage of your current situation and I hope you enjoy yourself at the camp, peace:)
aziazi azi what is the camp called and where is it,I really want to further educate myself on the subject because I’ve been wanting to become s marine biologist since around the 5th grade,and quite frankly where I live there’s nothing they could really offer to me(all thought I did find one program)please get back to me as soon as possible💙🐠
Woah is that a thing😧
I been to one like 6 years ago, and if you haven't gone is a lot of fun. I wen't to a Marine college camp, If it is different for you, but you get a little bit taste of college life wile learning about Marine Biology.
I know you might not get to this, but I really need to know - how did you become a marine biologist? What classes did you take in college/high school? Did you take internships, and if so, where? What was your first job that fell under the marine biology field?
does she read this.others she read but why not this one
So after studying for so many years, I will still struggle with money.... Oh well, I guess all the unique experiences will make it all worth it.
Awesome video as always! Always helpful to hear some truth about the field of marine biology.
Another lovely and insightful video! I like that these videos are preparing me for the future and helping me know what to expect. I must admit, however, my hope is to work in an aquarium maybe with marine mammals! 😍
That video was probably one of the best videos about marine biology. I am literally in love with the sea and all the marine animals. In one year I will finish school and I hope to to study marine biology.......any other information will be really useful!!!! Thank you
Thank you for making your insightful videos :) They are so helpful for a bachelors student! Much love!
Subscribed!!!! I want to be a marine biologist soooo bad, I’ve always felt connected to the ocean and I’ve always wanted to learn more about it and make it a better and cleaner environment, your channel is sooooo helpfull, THANK YOU!!!!!!
The thing that I didn’t know going into this field of study or science in general is that you have to know a lot of MATH!
yep i never really knew that either until i started studying marine jobs
Is the math hard.?😅 I mean I’m only in middle school but I’m sooo bad at math haha
@@char4350 Don't worry, I just didn't know that stuff ahead of time! The most you would go up to is Calculus I or A (which is not as bad if you get a hang of it). Besides, you have time and online resources on your side!
Sea&me - Marine stuff with Maria, any thoughts (since this is your channel)??
Matthew Cheung thank you:)
I just found you some days ago, this is my second video, Im also a marine biologist just finishing my master, and it's completely true what you are saying, greetings from Mexico colleague :D, im going to check more of your videos, dont worry, or i will ask you some questions :PO
Yep lots of desk time.. but... the adventures in between are so worth it! We train young scientists how to work in the field :)
hey so 'm not really sure wether I'll enjoy marine biology, I love marine life but Im not a fan of maths and find science okish ,what's it like? also if u dont think id like it what kind of thing should i look for?
@@talithahiggs1912 Perhaps something in the conservation and activism field might be more your cup of tea. Marine Biology is a science, so there is maths and science involved in large parts of it.
There are many routes to be involved in marine wildlife and conservation. If science isn't your thing look for other avenues.
Film making, story telling, campaigning, legislation, etc.
Hope this helps, good luck
@@talithahiggs1912 The trend lately is more towards quantitative, maths based marine science. But there is always a need for bigger picture theory type knowledge. You can also go the taxonomic route and help identify new species morphologically and genetically.
heyy i`m from Brazil i have 16 years old and i love the ocean so so much!! I`ve been thinking about became a marine biologist since 2018 and i heard so much how this can be hard, so this scared me a little , but i won`t give up and i will follow my dreams! your videos are helping me a lot and every day my passion for biology increases. Thank you!
Hi Maria!!!
It's amazing to see how marine biology is one thing which is mainly driven by passion because of how hard it can be. It's nice to see that you still love what you do, despite all the negative aspects to it, and I also know that I would still love to do marine biology despite hearing all the negative things about it.
Thank you so much !!!!!☺
I've definitely fallen into the trap of romantasizing the job. I'm approaching the end of my 2nd year A-level, and am dead set on marine biology. This has opened my mind, but made me more attracted to it, as it seems like a real challenge :)
I am 14 years old and have my mind set on marine biology, do you have any suggestions on what I can do now to help my future career?
I think the most you can do is work hard and keep the passion on. If you have the opportunity do some volunteer work, even if it´s just a one day beach cleanup. These things make quite the difference further on as is shows that you are interested and take initiatives.
Thanks!
You could always try a short course in marine studies online, also some aquariums do behind the scene tours and you could have a chat with them. There is also lectures set up by the aquariums just gotta keep an eye out or even go to your local fish store and ask if they need new workers or volunteers
Same only 13 years ... I just want to make the world a better place and also work with marene animals
Layla Venter i’m 13 also and i’ve wanted to be a marine biologist since i knew what it was but i really want to help the world and the animals and make everything better
Good Morning Mariaaa 😇 Rise and Shine! From Philippines 💙
Hi! Good night here ;) Soon going to bed
hi maria ! i totally agree with you as i am too studying marine sciences and going towards the biology field. 🌊 i choose marine science because i thought would have less classroom time but never mind haha the ocean is great !
Hi maria plz post content on the different types of marine biologist you can get and your experiences throught studying marine biology and any tips for becoming a marine biologists
Great video, probably good advice for all scientists.
Loved this video! I am a senior in high school, and I am thinking about studying marine biology next year! I am completely nervous and unsure, but it is something that is just really calling my name. I just want to thank you for allowing people like me to see your videos and learn about what marine biology actually entails! If you have any advice for me beginning my journey with marine biology, I would be very grateful!
Hii i love your all videoes and you are my inspiration.now i also want to become marine biologist and now i am going to do my bachlor from bio.lots of love from India.
I’ve always wondered what it’s like being a beginning student in a field vs actually being in it, I’m currently finishing my A.S in environmental tech and I found it to be very boring for me and sometimes very difficult to comprehend so I decided to look towards marine biology for my bachelors degree next and I’m just hoping it’s not too hard for me and I can be successful in the field.
I have wanted to be a marine biologist since I was in kindergarten *because of a movie I saw* and this kind of crushed my dreams becoming one but atleast now i know what to expect
I’ve always wanted to be a Marian Biologist. I love watching your videos because it’s allows me to know what to expect, if I decide that’s what I want to do. I’m doing very well in science and all my other classes, math is the ONLY class I struggle with. I feel like me inability to understand most lessons in math might hold me back. Is it possible that my struggle in math COULD hold me back?? (Please reply)
Im in a general biology college course. It is a VERY rigorous course. I have to read and understand a textbook, prepare for tests over each chapter as well as unit tests every few chapters, take notes while the instructor speaks like an auctioneer to turn in for a grade, attend tutoring, attend study groups, and more... Just for lecture!
In addition to the lecture, I also have to take a lab course at the same time. I have to take pre-lab tests before lab, keep a lab notebook, read and summarize weekly lab procdures, complete weekly post-lab projects. All of the lab stuff I have to do on my own or with classmates. The instructor doesn't really teach lab.
There is more stuff but I don't want to spend an hour writing a youtube comment.
Oh! And great video, as always, Maria!
I am 11 years old and I’d love to be a marine biologist in the future.
I'm really happy i'm from Venezuela and I GOT a scholarship to study marine biology in september 2022 i'm exciting
Haha, when I started my marine biology PhD I could never have imagined how much desk work is involved. Everyone thinks I'm out playing with dolphins 😅.
I came across your channel recently & you inspired me to start my own marine biology UA-cam channel about my PhD here in Hong Kong. So thank you :). Looking forward to more content!
Hi Jay. That is so great!!
Hello mam your video is absolutely fantastic ✨ next time can you do a video on Marine science, and t this is a message from India.
Hi!! Your videos made me more sure of my career in marine biology but after I grow up will I have some family time?( Do I have to work with irregular timings like one day it's 9-5 then another day it 24/7 because there is field work and desk jobs and lab tests)
Mariaa I love you really 😅
I LOVE YOUR SHARK
Thank you for sharing! I am just curious, do you have a lot of homework being a marine biologist? And, I know you mentioned always needing funding which makes me wonder how is the pay?
Hi Vicki! As a marine biologist, or any other scientist, work never stops an usually you work many more hours than the ones stated in your contract. This is usually due to high competition and expectations, but also personal motivation. The pay is usually ok but i is highly country dependent. ;)
Hey, I'm a 14 year old who has really stuggled to pick a career throughout my life. I've always shown an extreme interest in biology, specifically the marine aspects of it. The only problem is I dont think i would feel comfortable with the field work. I noticed that i really enjoy educating and teaching other people on this subject, but i wouldnt want to be a secondary/high school teacher, because i think Id lile to teach people who are interested and enjoy this subject. I really dont knlw what to do, do you have any ideas for career paths? And what would these involve?
you mean,field work? traveling?
I'm 16 have my open water in scuba and hope to get my masters I knew that their was desk time but I hope I like it
Hi, Maria! If you don't mind me asking, what was your undergraduate major? I am very interested in biology in general, but am particularly interested in some sort of conservation biology--either marine or land, and I would love to hear from someone who has completed their undergraduate journey before embarking on mine.
Many thanks!
I love the ocean and math so much. Currently I’m in 8th grade going into freshmen year and I already getting interviewed on scholarships and I’m worried I can make a bad choice on being a marine biologist and not succeed
Don´t worry too much about it. One step at the time. If that is really what you want to do, then just go for it and give it your best. Don´t worry about not being good enough or failure. And also failure is also part of being a scientist ;)
I'm the last year of colege in Brazil, almost a biologist, my dream was to be a marine biologist but I live far from the ocean haha but I'm thinking on doing an intership, not really sure If I want to have a PhD, I would probably need one, but..don't know, I'm kinda lost
I want to ask what did you do in high school? like volunteering.
do ontogeny recapitulate phylogeny or no. I stepped on some streptospondilous articulations of vertebral ossicles and then caught Bagre sp.
Hello , I'm a college student studying Biotechnology , 2nd year. Biology is always an interesting subject for me when I was just 12. I'm thinking about applying for my Masters on biological sciences and then do a phD on marine biology. I really wanted to know where should I apply for internship , volunteer works in this subjects. I don't know if you gonna read this messege or not. But if you or anyone do , please let me know about this matter. That will be pretty helpful.
I am about to study marine science and major in marine biology. I'm concerned about losing drive from the lack of prac work. I am a hands on person. Do you have advice?
Maria, I am in Australia, have been working in mining for a couple of years, good money but doesn't make me happy. I am 38 years old and want to change my career to Marine biology. a bit hesitant about where should I start as I do not have 4 years time to complete a degree, but marine biology is really where my passion holds. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have a question how often do you do field work monthly or weekly
(my 10 yo son asks) how did you feel whenever you found out these three things?
what college did you go to to get your PhD? thank you for the video, this was super helpful, considering that I want to be a marine biologist when i get older
I am currently still on my third year of my PhD. I am doing it in Vienna, in Austria ;)
What measures do u take for conservation of ocean animals
I want to help in conservation
I didn't know about the career, but im studying this
How much of marine biology research today is conducted by use of ROV´s compared to diving?
Let's say i'm a marine biologist who's got a full time job ,is it possible to learn(another carrer) something else while having your job or run your own company?
I'm 12 and I really want to be marine biologist, but is it worth being a marine biologist at the end after everything you said in this video
I love marine biology but some of my friends discourage me to become one because they said it has a low salary, my parents sometimes discourage me too because marine biologists aren't part of the "on-demand" jobs in my country. Which kinda hurts my feelings because I love this field but they want me to consider other aspects too
Yes same here! Ive been wanting to be a marine biologist ever sine ive learned about it, i dont live near oceans or anything either so my parents try to make me feel bad because they dont want me moving
@@morgan7915 same I also don't live near the ocean but when me and my family go out for vacations we always go to the sea and that's what triggered my love for them :)
@@Pulmonary.Tuberculosis yess its so euphoric for me! Even when i watch videos or see pictures it gives me chills because i literally live for that feeling
@@morgan7915 call me weird and childish but because of that sometimes I wish to become a mermaid/siren, a water fairy/maiden/sprite lmao XD
i'm 9 years old and i really so bad wanna be a marine biologist beacuse i love the ocean but what time do u have to get up and go to work? and what time do u usally get off? not that, that matters but i wanna know but i wanna be one so bad!!
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When you will came to Colombia?
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I just want to put it out there that you don't need to do a master's or bachelor's focused on marine biology to become a marine biologist. You could become a behavioral ecologist for ex. or a chemical ecologist and study fish, corals etc. For ex. I'm doing my Msc in Animal Behaviour and Biodiversity Conservation and my Msc thesis on the behavioral ecology of a tropical reef fish that lives among acropora corals.
Hey !can u help me ? I want to learn marine biologist ,but I know that the salary in this job is not permenant , and I want to raise kids with permenant house without salary problems ,so how to do that?
And I know all what you say at the video before, but isn't upseting u to not be in the field most of the time? Cause I'm not kinda person that love "desk" job
And also
I have a question… should I major in bio first then specialize in Marine bio or just off the back major in marine bio???
Can I know which division you took in marine biology
Do you use calculus in marine biology?
I am 13 years old and I want to become marine biology, I am very much interested in marine biology and I am ready to do hard work for it. So please can you give me some suggestion for it 😐😃😄
Iam very much intreseted in this subject but i dont know that ,is this is my field or.....iam confused😅
I have such a strong passion for marine biology and I hope to pursue it in the future, however I am HORRIBLE at math. Will practicing help?
Practice always makes perfect!
@@cheese5500 Thank you!
How much do you get paid
Wait, don't you get funded by different organisations to do work?
Does anyone know any great colleges in the USA that offer the best marine biology programs?
Isabella Rose OSU is really good
Hi! I’m from Czech Republic, I’m 14 years old and I wanna become a marine biologist in my future.. I love science, chemistry, physics, geography and English.. I love the ocean and nature in all possible ways. But I have a few problems.. In our country is not an ocean or sea, so I’ll have to travel a loooot and everyone is making fun of me and becoming a marine biologist..I don’t know, why is that soo funny, I just don’t get it.. I don’t wanna do a job, that I’ll be bored of. I already found a college of biology and there’s also a marine biology so yaaay! I’ll be happy, if y’all will give me any advices.. bye😀
Don’t listen to the people who try bullying you, you are much better then them. Don’t give up on marine biology there are many things you could do heaps of research online or online course or volunteer. Don’t be scared to get out there and help where you can
where did you get the shark 🦈!?
We got it at ikea ;)
Jotaro you can’t be like want experience on it
Are you from German when Yes:
Hallo Maria ich bin ein großer Fan will auch meeresbiologe werden wo hast du studiert und an welcher schule warst du bitte antworte wünsch dir einen schönen Tag :D
Allo Stephan. Ich bin nicht Deutsche, aber ich habe ein bischen Deutsch gelernt ;) Ich habe in Lissabon mein Master studiert. Und jetzt mache ich meiner PhD in Wien, Österreich. Ich wünsche dir auch einen schönen Tag!
Ma'am em from Pakistan... I want your help if u won't mind plz
I’m only 12 and I have been interested in fish and everything about oceans and recently I’ve been thinking about options for my GCSE’s next year and I am trying to find out what options I need to choose to be a marine biologist
you will definitely need biology and chemistry GCSEs, so I would say pick triple science if you feel ok with that, and geography is also seen as useful for a lot of uni courses :)
Rosa Koz thank you
GCSEs aren’t to restrictive- I took triple science, geography , and 2 art based subjects and all the Unis I applied to were fine with that! As long as you have a good understanding of biology it’s all good! Xx
Anna Finch thanks xx
Welp good to inform myself as early as now (im an incoming college freshman) lets go marine biology AHAHAHAHA
Hello,
First of all i hope you read this comment and give me an advice. I currently study Biology in Turkey. I thought i wanted to be a marine biologist but i actually dont know anymore. I like ocean yes but i might end up collecting plankton analysing same things that scientist done before. I dont want to do unimportant things . Many of my teachers said it might be not like you think (marine biology). Im now thinking dropping school and studying another field. If you answer this comment please be honest about it . To be honest i am a gay person so i want to live in US,Canada etc im not sure if i want to study marine biology just because i want to get out of Turkey and live in USA. I force myself to study biology. I guess i dont like biology i dont know anyting anymore please helpp
I Max. To become a marine biologist you should definitely be passionate about it. It is a difficult job to have if you do not like it. So if you do not like Biology at all maybe it is not the best for you, and you might find it hard to work in this field. I am sure that there are other careers that will allow you to go where you want to. You have to understand why it is that you are studying marine biology and if this is what you really want to do. If you do not like it, then maybe start looking in other directions, try attending courses on other subjects and understand what you like. I wish you the best of luck! =)
@@Seamemaria Thank you, but i have still one question. When a person works in academia (in any university) wont that person get a good payment? I often see biologist/marine biologist complain about their payment and work hours. When a person in university teaching and reasearching, doesnt that person get a good salary? and how can i stay in the university that i studied ? (Masters for USA etc)
I’m 17 and I have 1 year left until I graduate and I’m really interested on being a marine biologist what do u suggest can help me find a set job after college
Don't know if this might help but, im thinking of moving to the coastline or close to the coastside maybe, I graduate in a year as well, and im still looking for a set career
Boba Hyun hey man that’s great lemme know how it goes
Me at the beginning of the video: working with the ocean, going diving in the ocean and studying the animals that live in the ocean
hey eyes are so nice
Bota legenda em português por favor hahahahahahahha
Can i have your email?
Wow this sucks. You are better off becoming a medical doctor for the amount of years you have to study.