Marine Science Career Profiles

Welcome to the Career Profiles section, featuring interviews with a wide range of people working in the field of marine science. This section was created in response to the large amount of questions OceanLink has received asking about typical careers in areas such as marine biology and oceanography.

Example questions include "What do you do for your job?", "What education do you have?", "What do you enjoy most about your job?" and "What advice do you have for young people interested in marine science?".

Also, don't forget to check our Career Info page for links to additional information and career advice.

Jake Schweigert - Herring Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Nanaimo, BC

Dr. Carlos Robles - Professor of Marine Ecology, California State University, Los Angeles, CA

Charles Fort - Herring Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Nanaimo, BC

Stephen F. Cross - President, Aquametrix Research Ltd., Sidney, BC

Dr. William C. Austin - Director of The Marine Ecology Station, Cowichan Bay, BC

Dr. Louis A. Hobson - Professor of Biological Oceanography, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC