Top 5 tips for high school students who want to become a marine biologist

[@howtomoderate]

If you high school kids read this, do it! I wanted to be a marine biologost since 3rs grade and never did it because I thought the pay was garbage. Now i am finally at a maturity level where I realize the pay is fine and its about doing what you love. So trust me, just go do it and it will lead you to where you need to be.

[@beanheadtpn6353]

Thank you for this :) I’m a freshman who has always wanted to be a marine biologist and I’m trying to work so hard for it

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Keep at it! Your hard work will pay off. 🐟

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Thanks for this encouragement! Really appreciate this message for others on their own journey to finding their path. Hope you are doing what you love

[@howtomoderate]

@@MarineBiologyMel currently trying to figure out how to get an associates in marine or wildlife biology while living in Thailand but getting a degree from the states. It is a challenging step as most schools do not give associates in this field online. :( I will continue to find a way though as I am in the perfect country for this field!

[@howtomoderate]

@@MarineBiologyMel oh yeah! Thanks for the content by the way. Take it easy!

[@denedoesthings]

Please please make more of this.

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hey Mysongbird, what are you curious about? Struggling with? I will try to develop some info for you!

[@naturebird4027]

Thank you for this video! It's been a long standing dream of mine to study marine mammals. I am landlocked, but I do live within walking distance of a pool and my parents always say I need to be a strong swimmer for my line of work. What kinds of swimming skills should I work on specifically? Should I swim with flippers like marine biologists do? Should I become CPR and/or lifeguard certified?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Sorry for my delay Nature Bird! Yes, swimming is a great skill to keep developing. I was a competitive swimmer and a life guard in high school and into university. These are great skills so you are comfy in the water. Swimming with fins is easy once you are super comfy in the water. I would start without fins. Scuba diving and free diving are also good things to get into if you are comfortable! Good luck! Keep at it!

[@slaprakshas]

Another inspiring video... can't thank you enough! Please keep these vids coming!

[@the_enchanted_glader]

Thank you this was really helpfull and interesting :)

[@oceantoeyelevel3791]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@arise6164]

I have another question what course did you get in college? And how many students? Help me please I'm still hesitating😭but I want to become a marine biology

[@MarineBiologyMel]

I got a marine biology degree from university. My first year classes were very large, but by year 4, they were close to 30 people in each. It is ok to keep exploring this option in parallel to other goals or studies you might be interested in. Have you seen my How to become a marine biologist 10 part series?

[@melisaatlgan2357]

Should we take the sat or act?

[@RainTheDoctor]

New subscriber!!! I want to be a marine biologist!

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hey J!! You are in the right place! Thanks for subscribing!

[@RainTheDoctor]

@@MarineBiologyMel No problem!!! I am 13 and didn't really know where to look so I just searched "tips if you want to be a marine biologist" and you were the first person that popped up. ❤

[@nohemicabrera3740]

What do you recommend i watch any shows? series? Documented recommended?

[@NoGoodMax]

Also is it still possible to be a marine biologist if i live in arizona

[@melanieknight3211]

Totally! Watch my 10 part series to learn more.

[@KershawnBenjamin]

I wanna become one as well but I’d like to talk to you about it 😪

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Feel free to leave me a question in the comments and I will do by best to respond!

[@nahitsjxn0803]

Being a marine biologist is basically my dream! But im afraid cause idk if i’ll be able to achieve that dream! My question is i took maths, chemistry and physics but not biology! Do i still have a chance?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hi Jennifer, you are in a GREAT position to achieve your dream! Good for you for taking all those hard courses. You may be required to take prep bio before getting into uni/college or a catch up course in 1st year. But you will be fine! You got this!! Go after your dreams!

[@nahitsjxn0803]

@@MarineBiologyMel I am really so relieved and happy right now! Thank you so much!!!!

[@chrisrodriguez1840]

how can i start volunteering and getting things to put on my resume if I don't live near a ocean and there is no groups to help clean the lake I like by

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hey 🌊 chris! Maybe start our own group to clean the lake! Get a fish tank and join some fish hobbiest meetups. Reach out to any environmental non-profit in your community and offer to help. Look into lake, stream, river ecology programs around you- is all great experience too! Hold a fundraiser and give the money to a local environmental charity. Give your birthday money to a charity of your choice. What other ideas do you have? You got this! Keep at it

[@maxdeliverspackages]

When your texan and homeschooled so you cant do half of these :(

[@arise6164]

I have a question maam. Is it fun to become a marine biology? I want to become marine biology because I love Ocean but I'm still hesitating, because what if the salary is low in our country? And marine biologist is a rare job. And are you always in the field? And are you always away in your family?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hi Arise! YES! it is fun and rewarding to become a marine biologist. Different jobs have different salaries so that is hard to answer but, generally the starting wage can be low but will grow with experience. Marine biologists WISH they were always in the field, but no, they are not always away from their families. There are so many ways to support the oceans - what interests you most about the ocean?

[@arise6164]

@@MarineBiologyMel I have another question maam hehe, how many time do you dive in the sea in a month?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

@@arise6164 It depends. When I was working at the Vancouver Aquarium, I would dive in the tanks 5 times a week. When I was collecting with the mini aquarium, I would dive 10 times over the course of a month, then not again for several months. In my current role and due to COVID, I haven't dove in two years :( So it really depends.

[@arise6164]

@@MarineBiologyMel owh 2years😢while me going in to the beach once in a 2 years that's why I need some Experiences especially the diving, and I dont know how to swim but I want to become marine biologist that will go to the ocean. So not all marine bio dive in the Ocean?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

@@arise6164 Hi again! I just posted a new video about setting some new years goals to help get you closer to your marine biology dreams. Check it out. Maybe this is your year to learn to swim, or take a field course? Go after it!

[@asimmunaowar2405]

Mam I have arts background.. I have completed my College.. Now I am trying to take administration in University. Is there any chance to be a marine biologist

[@evandoing5569]

I would like to become a marine biologist but as a freshman I got a d in algebra, am I still eligible?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hey! Don’t let one grade get in our way! You’ve got this! Your overall grade is what matters to get into post secondary school. Keep at it and stay focused on WHY you want to do well in school. If school is still not lining up for you, try the other tips offered in my 10 part series to find other ways of getting experience in marine bio! The ocean needs you. Let me know if you have other questions.

[@annadalben8475]

can i pursue marine biology degree even if i can't scuba dive?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hi Anna, yes! you totally can purse marine bio without being a diver. Hey - I get sea sick and am not the best on boats! You can absolutely find a good fit for yourself in the field. Are you open to learning to dive? It is really fun if you are able and willing!

[@ffytrrj]

Good afternoon miss, I live in Ukraine and marine biology is almost not developed in my country, especially in my region, what are my chances to enter abroad?

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hi 👋 from Canada. Thanks for writing. There are great marine biology programs in Europe and Australia, Canada and the US. Keep looking and you will have a program that works for you. International programs are often competitive and expensive but there are also scholarships! You got this!! Keep me posted. I hope you and your family stay safe. ❤️ 🇺🇦

[@rubicuz]

Hi! I have a question. I've been interested in marine biology for some time and I think it's my dream job! Unfortunately, I live in Poland, and I know that if I wanted to achieve something more, I would have to move out. I'm 13 now and I'm thinking about choosing a high school. The profile with the extension of biology and chemistry is supposedly very difficult, so I'm wondering if you think it's worth it?

[@rubicuz]

sorry, I forgot to mention that high schools in Poland have profiles in which you have to choose 2 subjects to be extended, or go to a general "profile"

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hi Rubi, Thanks for reaching out. This is a big question! I would suggest you first talk to your parents so someone who you know and trust to seek their advice and support. I definitely encourage you to follow what you feel is right, even if it is hard. You can do hard things and you can always change your mind. If you go into bio and chem now and you find you don’t like it, you can always stitch. From my experience, it can be harder to go the other way, from a general stream to a more specific stream. The benefits of going into science are immense! It will open a lot of doors and makes you a stronger thinker and problem solver - I think! I don’t know what it would be like to have to make such a big decision about my future at the age of 13. That must be hard! The saying goes, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” Norman Vincent Peale Best of luck to you, Rubi! Keep me posted. Cheering you on.

[@rubicuz]

@@MarineBiologyMel Omg thanks for the reply! I will definitely take your advice to heart, thank you very much ❤

[@yeh520]

I've got a question I live in England and you can pick between triple science and combined science in gcse so would I still be able to do it without separate science grades?

[@yeh520]

As its compulsory for you to take science and maths, thanks!

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hi Yeh, Thanks for writing and watching! I’m not familiar with the England school system but that is a great question for your guidance counsellor or a teacher you trust. Ask a lot of questions and let them help you navigate how to best prepare for your undergraduate schooling. You got this!! Keep it up!

[@HarshChoudhary-ze2zx]

Hi mam im fromindia and i wanna be marine biologist how can i get collage out of india

[@MarineBiologyMel]

Hi! Depends on what you are most interested in! Have you researched some schools you would like to go to? What are the GPA or grade requirements? What is the tuition? Have a look and plan from there. Study hard! The ocean needs you

[@HarshChoudhary-ze2zx]

@@MarineBiologyMel i haven't looked for school yet but in india there is BSc ( bachelor in science) then MSc ( masters in science) after that you can go in researching field and I have just completed my school 12th class from biology Chemistry and physics. And looking for doing marine biology course out of india

[@IshanPandey-se7nq]

​@@HarshChoudhary-ze2zxBro,choose a college which has an active research plan in India, because getting college's out of India are very hard to get, Unless you are doing PhD from a great institution and getting into scholarship