| JOBS & INTERNSHIPS |
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| Internships at marine research labs, aquaria, and museums
are
available on a competitive basis. A file of such opportunities is
maintained in the Division of Science and Mathematics office.
Internships give students valuable hands-on experience working with
various institutions within the marine science field. JU students
have interned with Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection, Florida
Fish & Wildlife Commission, Jacksonville Electric Authority,
Jacksonville Zoo, and the Army Corps of Engineers. |
 Students obtain valuable training and experience through internships. |
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 Scuba diver lays a transect line in order to perform an underwater survey. |
Job opportunities in marine science include positions at museums working as curators of marine-oriented collections and as exhibit coordinators. The majority of jobs currently appears to be in private consulting. Individuals with marine science backgrounds are trained in field techniques that enable them to sample water and wetlands to determine environmental impacts. Our students have also found employment at public aquaria working with fish breeding and maintenance programs, at marine parks as animal trainers, and in education departments. | |
| Many students pursue graduate degrees in marine science or a
related field, such as public health, environmental science, or
biology.
Students who want to pursue graduate study should take advantage of
opportunities to do undergraduate research and assist in labs. Students
obtaining a Master of Science degree in marine science have more job
opportunities in government and private labs than do students with a
bachelor's degree. |
 A student assistant analyzes nearshore reef data for a professor in order to learn skills in data entry and statistical analyses. |
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