A Marine Biologist is a scientist who specializes in studying the ocean and aquatic life. They conduct in-depth experiments, rescue and rehabilitate sick or injured marine animals and monitor animal behaviors for research purposes.

A typical day can range from hours of diving on beautiful reefs; sampling the ocean from boats and ships; working up samples in the laboratory; figuring out the results on computers or writing up the findings for publication.

From our research, the highest paid job in marine biology is becoming a data scientist. Data Scientists utilize scientific methods, algorithms, and programming skills to extract insights from vast datasets. They contribute to informed decision-making, innovation, and address research questions.

As it turns out, marine biologists rate their career happiness 4.1 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 7% of careers.