Marine biologist

Code 2131.4.9

Marine biologists study marine living organisms and ecosystems and their interaction underwater. They research on the physiology, the interactions between organisms, their interactions with their habitats, the evolution of marine species, and the role of the environment in their adaptations. Marine biologists also perform scientific experiments in controlled conditions to understand these processes. They also focus on the effects of human activities on the life in the oceans and seas.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • Física atmosférica
  • fish anatomy
  • biology
  • fish biology
  • marine biology
  • molecular biology
  • botany
  • fish identification and classification
  • ecology
  • physiology of animals
  • scientific research methodology
  • microbiology-bacteriology
  • organism taxonomy
  • laboratory techniques

Skills and competences

  • Manejar terminología técnica en salud
  • apply scientific methods
  • monitor water quality
  • perform scientific research
  • write work-related reports
  • perform field research
  • conduct research on fauna
  • conduct research on flora
  • perform data analysis
  • collect biological data
  • gather experimental data
  • write research proposals

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences