Aquatic Biologist

Aquatic biologists study living things and their interaction with each other and with the environment. Plankton and benthic organisms are common groups of organisms studied by aquatic biologist. They may study pollution monitoring methods or try to assess the impact of pollutants on biological communities.

Additional Resources Career Profile: Aquatic Biology Read a profile of Tom Nalepa, an aquatic biologist specializing in examining changes in the invertebrates living in and on the lake bottom. North American Benthological Society The site has a good frequently-asked questions page that gives some insight into what aquatic biologists do; they also have job postings that describe various positions in this field. http://www.benthos.org/info/faq.asp

GREAT LAKES CAREERS HOME PAGE Aquatic Biologist • Aquatic/Environmental Chemist • Fishery Biologist Environmental/Civil Engineer • Geologist • Hydrologist • Maritime/Nautical Archaeologist Limnologist • Merchant Marine • U.S. Coast Guard • Water/Wastewater Plant Operator

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