Answering your assumptions about marine biologists

[@OceanPancake]

1. You look absolutely fabulous. 2. Hope you're staying safe too. 3. Your laugh at going out to the ocean. 4. can not wait for co-oceans!! Yes

[@Seamemaria]

Thank you!! =) I also can't wait ^^

[@anner3043]

What are cooceans?

[@chocolatemilk8838]

I need an explanation to why i have always loved sharks..

[@thomaswolfe9490]

Interesting. You also say 'field work' in marine biology. I would have assumed you said 'water work', or 'sea work' or something like that 😄

[@lilford2123]

She means in the work field. Its a general term

[@manda.dances]

Hi im 17 and You've inspired me to become a marine biologist. I'm currently doing biology in higher school ✨

[@Seamemaria]

That's awesome! ☺ Good luck! 💪

[@kywo0o169]

You have marine biology I am In a land locked state do I still have marine biology in some way and I have heard that jobs will decrease 4.3% by 2030 so should I be worried about trying to get in to it and getting a degree or would it be a waste of time to get a degree?

[@wyattkindell9681]

@@kywo0o169 i personally believe you should pretty much always go to college outside of your home state, its good to have the experience

[@sakhimahajan2838]

me 2😁😁

[@hoomansarecrazy6782]

I am 15 and I also want to be a wildlife Biologist

[@pauladecarlosalarcon9458]

This video it's incredible! I also want to be a marine biologist, I'm scared because people keep telling me that is so difficult to find a company and that If I do find one they are not going to pay me much, I don't really care that much about the money and I think that this proffesion is gorgeous and very interesting. I'm also aware of the climate change and I try to convince everybody of how important it is. The problem is that I live in Madrid, Spain. I will study biology and then I will be more specific with the marine biology doing a master or something. I want to study in Spain but I want to move to USA after my studies. Any advice? I really like your KZbin videos please keep doing them❤️🐬🐙

[@koalagoalss4301]

Hola! Me ha llamado mucho la atención tu comentario pq es básicamente mi situación 😅 yo tb soy de Madrid y tengo pensado estudiar una carrera de biología y después ya especializarme, pero todavía no tengo claro en qué. Sé que me gustaria que estuviese relacionado con la naturaleza y los animales (estoy descubriendo una nueva pasión por el medio ambiente y tanto animales terrestres como acuáticos) pero igual estoy preocupada por la mala fama que tienen este tipo de carreras. Mucha suerte y espero que puedas cumplir tu sueño 🌊🐙💙

[@brennataylor5]

Hi Maria! I just finished (at long last) my pre-rec classes and now get to start the fun stuff such as invertebrate zoology, Marine mammalogy, marine ecology etc! I graduate Spring 21’ and will hopefully be able to get into a Masters program!

[@Seamemaria]

Cool! Good luck and enjoy! :)

[@GooseMoose247]

Did you graduate? If you did, congrats

[@MiguelPais]

I'm a marine biologist and I approve this message. 😂 Great video! I like all marine living things and I don't love lab work...

[@Seamemaria]

Hehe Obrigada Miguel! 🙂

[@alganhar1]

I don't know about loving them! There are some beasties down there that I look at and go 'gwargh', and then immediately follow that up with an 'Oh that's so cool'! I can certainly equate to the lab work though! I hate lab work.

[@captainahab1533]

Well we archaeologists are also always telling ourselves that we can get a job if we’re just good enough xD

[@ilovekangals1054]

I only have one year of high school left, and then I’m taking a gap year to do ocean-y work. Cannot tell you how long I have been waiting to graduate! I’ve always loved animals, but mostly the ocean. Specifically cetaceans and I’m in one of the best places on Earth to see them (apparently anyways, just not this spot, they love north of here and south of here, just not here and it’s annoying). I also wanted to be a dolphin trainer (when I was like, in grade one). Just a few days ago I wanted to study cetaceans here and in New Zealand or Australia, but Maria’s vlogs and trips have made me realize that there is so much more out there than just those three coastlines. Thank you for having a marine biology channel, there aren’t very many, I love your videos! Makes me kind of want to start a channel... Should I?

[@nylaaa8310]

What happens when you don’t receive funding for research? I want to go into Marine Biology, but I don’t understand how you guys earn money since it’s not a traditional 9-5 style job, and also are their any health benefits (health/life insurance, etc)

[@Seamemaria]

Your income depends on your position. In a research group there are several different types of positions. Permanent positions, like professorships, assistant professors, permanent scientific staff, lab technicians, are paid by their institutions, usually universities, and they have a normal contract. Unfortunately these are only a very small part of research groups. For these people, their salary is secure. However, they still need to get money to pay for their research, and they do that by applying for funding. If they don't get funded, they can't do much science and have to rely on the little they might have to do whatever research they can. That is why richer countries usually have better research labs. The rest of the people, like master and PhD students, Pos-docs, other technicians, are usually paid by grants or the same projects that fund research, that last usually up to 3 years. If you are one of these people, you have to keep on applying for funding until you get it. As for the benefits, that will depend on your contract, which usually depends on the country you are in. Here in Austria, as a PhD student I have all health benefits as I would if I were a normal university employee, which is very good. I hope that answered your question :)

[@nylaaa8310]

@@Seamemaria Thank you so much! 😄

[@MrBajaBeast]

Hi Maria good morning from San Diego , California . You are beautiful 😍 here persuing marine biology enjoying your videos

[@henryfontaine8624]

Have you ever been on a research submarine?

[@sibis3687]

95% of the oceans are still unexplored right..!! So I think more people are needed to do that including marine biologisst and marine science professionals. So analysing this situation the employment opportunities must be pretty high right..?! So I would like to know about on what basis you spoke about finding a job in Marine biology is competitive and complicated??!

[@Seamemaria]

I based that on my knowledge of the field. Unfortunately there is usually not much money involved in environmental sciences, unless they are applied sciences. Which means that stable job opportunities are not abundant. In addition to that there are more people wanting to pursue this career, making it very competitive, since there are not enough available positions for everyone. Of course the situation will be different in different countries. Usually richer countries fund more environmental sciences projects.

[@sibis3687]

@@Seamemaria Thank you for your response ☺️ Don't feel it as something offended, l'm really inquisitive on the field of marine science...😃🙌 I'm much obliged about your works, keep going...!👍👍😅

[@ellainett5437]

What is your opinion on marine mammalogy? And also marine mammal training? (Not sea world, I’m talking about the natural habitats in Hawaii). Love you videos btw! X

[@peyton9520]

I’m so terrified of the ocean and I’m not sure why but I find these videos so entertaining lol

[@tellurium2557]

your make up looks so gooooood!

[@IceSpoon]

My assumption: they will not shut up about the Great Pacific Plastic Patch. It's ok, as an environmental engineer I don't shut up about that issue either :P

[@helenahartmann828]

Hey Maria! I'm a bit late to the party. I will be finishing my B.sc. in Biology next spring and am currently trying to decide which master's I will be going for. It would be great if you could give me some input. I've always wanted to study marine biology since I was a child, but the job market seems very hard and "unsafe" to me... I am from Germany, do you have any colleagues/aquaintances over here and know what their situation is like? Best regards!

[@williamgreenough8350]

aeral, you have been spending too much time with the land dwellers, lol. you have become my astrophysicist (oxford, dr becky ), yet??? the dciem isn't far from where I live, I've been dm for about 30 odd yrs, how is the plankton levels been around the world, how bad is the north sea? what was your worst ocean dive ? i would love to chat with you sometime, I'm on FB, if your around I'll give you a shout

[@That_dark_ranger]

Hiya honey im into entomology but have sat down and watched a few of your videos. Really interesting and ive learnt somethings i didnt know . Great work 💛😊

[@Seamemaria]

Thank you! ^^

[@junliu873]

Not only knowledge, provided lots of insight for me to become a marine biologist. But also charming 😉

[@naseembano46]

Even I wanna be a marine biologist.. many things in my life have shown me this way..

[@RAJEEVKUMAR-dm3jl]

Hi maria! Been watching you for a while now and lets just say you are a true inspiration for me...i am in grade 12 studying medical sciences...and love biology😊 lots of love from India-Ruma

[@Seamemaria]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment :)

[@sibis3687]

Hey u are from which part of India?!

[@RAJEEVKUMAR-dm3jl]

@@sibis3687 Haryana! Where are u from?

[@sibis3687]

@@RAJEEVKUMAR-dm3jl Kerala ☺️

[@sibis3687]

@@RAJEEVKUMAR-dm3jl Interested in marine science..?! Here in Kerala there is a university named JAIN UNIVERSITY, which offers Bachelor's in marine science, currently no other universities is offering the same in any part of the country.

[@leviathan3630]

Completely unrelated but I love your hair lol

[@달팽이-o1i]

Subnautica

[@purcelldenisia9135]

So I know one way of gaining money is to get funded by government funding agencies, but can you also gain money by running a go fund me or non government funding such as family, friends, etc?

[@SadFace201]

I have very limited experience so take this with a grain of salt: My understanding of government funding agencies is that they act similarly to your research publications in that they serve as a track record of your success (akin to what you would put down on a resume when applying for work). If you're needing to use alternative sources like crowdfunding to fuel your research, it just sounds like you were unable to convince people about the importance of your work through the regular channels (i.e. government funding agencies). While taking funds from private companies is possible, I think these need to be scrutinized carefully. For example, taking money from a tobacco company that wants to fuel your research on smoking is bound to raise some eyebrows and can even be career suicide for a scientist.

[@dsharkboy2449]

Hey, I’m 17 and i’m majoring in Marine biology but i’m not a very strong swimmer and i’m scared to dive. Is this a deal breaker?

[@달팽이-o1i]

Depends

[@alganhar1]

No, it depends on your field. It will mean there are some fields you could not work in, but there are still plenty out there that do not require any diving at all.

[@christianklarich7428]

Big question! Do you have to have your PHD?

[@chaitnyarao3759]

hi I wish to pursue marine biology and u have been really informative as well as inspiring for me. although I would like to know if I will have to take mathematics in 11th & 12th grade. tbh im not great at maths and do not like that subject 💫

[@Seamemaria]

Hey! Usually math is an important subject if you pursue science as a career. So I would say it would benefit you if you have it in school. Also most biology university degrees have it

[@iforgotmyname6905]

Book recommendations?

[@chathunihasanga1772]

U interested me in it I mean being a marine biologist

[@Kender591]

-:They're smart -:😳😳😳

[@anniekissinger6383]

Hi Maria! I live in lake George and my passion is marine biology, but I’m not sure what jobs you can have with a marine biology degree? Thanks!

[@konglakongsawat]

Hi! Is the career as a marine biologist very competitive in every place in the world? Or do you mostly share your experience in Australia? I LOVE this field by the way and no matter how tough this path will be I think I choose I right one ✌

[@Seamemaria]

Hi! Unfortunately it is very competitive worldwide. I'm actually in Austria and not Australia ;) Australia probably has more options than Austria. But since science is a very international field, one gets a feeling of the field worldwide. But if you love it you should go for it! 💪🏻

[@konglakongsawat]

@@Seamemaria I'm grateful to see your response. I notice how caring you are for all the comments here. Such a lovely youtuber! Thank you so much. And exactly MY MISTAKE for Australia😂😂

[@laragomez3930]

Hi, Maria! I'm from Spain and I want to be a marine biologist, but in Spain there isn't a Marine Biology degree in any university. I'm going to do a biology degree but, is that a good way to start? I've always loved biology and nature but a few years ago I fell in love with the ocean and it would be a dream to achieve that. Thanks! Keep doing your videos, they are amazing, like you

[@Seamemaria]

Hi Lara! There are quite some good marine science institutes in Spain. I know some in Barcelona, Madrid, La Coruna, Maiorca. Starting with a bachelor in Biology is totally fine (I did it), you can specialize afterwards during your masters and PhD, or you can even try to volunteer in marine research labs during your bachelor to gain some experience, which I highly recommend. Good luck!!!

[@laragomez3930]

@@Seamemaria Thank you very much!!

[@mostafamahmoud7431]

Hi ,Maria ..Are there for free scholarships for this field in countries interested in this scenic ? I'm a Marine biologist and I'm a big fan of u 🌸 I'm from Egypt

[@kalebgonzales580]

I would like study sharks how would I do it

[@thestrayvoice4778]

Are u from Australia

[@albaseal5625]

I have a question: I have heard allot about Aquatic biology. Can you explain what it is?

[@alganhar1]

In short, Aquatic is Freshwater, Marine is Seawater. There are overlaps obviously, Estuaries for example, also ecosystems such as coastal marshlands and swamps, but generally any reference to Aquatic Biology is referring to fresh Water Biology and Marine to Sea water.

[@ziggy7597]

Your 👁️s are stunning 😍

[@PCux-jy2dc]

You can't hide the truth Maria....We all know you can talk to whales

[@maddy_marinebiology7772]

I'm really unsure whether to go into marine biology or medicine , ive wanted to do marine biology since I was 4/5 , so over 10 years but now I'm starting to waver in whether to pick it over medicine ? Has anyone ever chosen between these two ?

[@carolinagoncalves150]

Im also between the two

[@maddy_marinebiology7772]

@@carolinagoncalves150 really? I can never find anyone in the specific same situation . It's always vague advise like "follow your heart" and I'm just sitting going thanks luv that's helpful when I've no idea what I want

[@abbigailbarrera2928]

Maddy Mcg im literally struggling with this right now! kinda having a crisis at 5 am not knowing whether to go into marine or medicine when i’m passionate about both

[@alganhar1]

Personally, as a Marine Biologist, I would suggest Medicine if you are equally passionate about both. Pay is better, job security is generally better, and job availability is generally better. Saying that however it really does require you all to really take a close look at what you want. Both careers can be extremely rewarding, I am a Marine Biologist whilst my wife is a Surgeon, neither of us regret our decisions! I did not have quite the same decision, though it was similar, I wanted either Marine Biology or Vetinary Medicine, in the end I saw an episode of James Herriots TV series where he had his arms buried inside a pregnant cow for 12 hours during a difficult birth and that kind of decided the matter for me! Be aware however, both fields will require hard work, and often long hours. Maria was not joking when she was talking about the long hours when undertaking field work, in fact in some respects she was understating it. I have spent 8 hours a day just underwater whilst collecting data. Thats before pre dive briefing, post dive debriefing, collating and storing samples, equipment maintenance, pre dive and post dive checks and all the other myriad things you end up doing. 12 - 14 hour days were not unusual. Medicine is no different, sometimes worse, my wife spent years doing 12+ hour shifts, and even now she is on more or less constant call. A bad accident happening somewhere could see an 8 hour shift turn into an 18 hour marathon, or a day off turning into 12 hours in the operating theatre.....

[@98Nonnie]

You’re 15-16. No need to worry about it rn. Just get your generals done and do well in school

[@Shad0wmoses]

me myself and i included! lmao

[@davidsweeney111]

If I asked you to do a PCR could you do it?

[@Seamemaria]

If I would have a lab to do it, then I believe so. I've done a lot of them during my PhD.

[@davidsweeney111]

@@Seamemaria that's great - was hoping you would say that!

[@FOREVERxFORNEVER]

Pffft. Jotaro Kujo is a wayyyy superior Marine Biologist. Research him, he's made great discoveries.

[@cheese5500]

Oh my 😂 JoJo fans are everywhere

[@cyberguppy419]

I looked it up and it’s a fictional character

[@johnryder8256]

Ух.. классная телка😍

[@audreykrier702]

do you guys have good money? maybe compared to like an elementary teacher?

[@nutella_equestrian1607]

nope

[@nutella_equestrian1607]

for how competitive it is then nah, but you can get more with luck (i got a snippit from a website just to show you Entry-level salaries start from £12,000 for research field assistant positions abroad, up to £14,000 for apprentice lab technicians and £30,000 for consultancy work. The average salary for a Primary School Teacher is £34,500 gross per year so preety similar tbh