Dr. Jamie Becker, an Assistant Professor of Biology at Alvernia University and return guest to the podcast, discusses how he got started on the path of Marine Ecology and what the real life of a Marine Ecologist is like. Jamie describes the qualifications and training necessary to pursue a career in Marine Ecology, and also shares several colorful anecdotes about fieldwork and the importance of getting out to sea to properly study marine life. After fleshing out what it really means to be a Marine Ecologist, we discuss the relevance of studying Marine Ecology and Biology to the world and link a lot of the skills that we are working to build as translational medical researchers to those Jamie has built throughout his career. Finally, we end by asking Jamie for recommendations on what those interested in launching a Marine Bio/Eco career should consider, including where to find opportunities to get into the field and where to look for graduate programs.

Some helpful links:

REU Sites Ocean Sciences Job Listings