Discusses the history of marine science and maritime-related careers, including marine scientist, aquarist, cruise ship director, commercial diver, and naval officer; the required qualifications and education; and job opportunities.

Foreword

xi

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgments

xvii

Introduction

xxi

Aquaria-Related Careers

1

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Typical careers. Aquaria and oceanaria.

Cruise Ship Careers

17

(14)

Requirements. Careers. Getting started. Ship lines.

Oceanography and the Marine Sciences

31

(18)

Typical careers. Requirements. Job outlook. Sea Grant programs.

Fishing

49

(12)

Educators. Administrators. Researchers. Management positions. Aquaculture positions. Job outlook. Sources of additional information.

Commercial Diving

61

(12)

Specific jobs. Undersea submersible diving. Schools.

Maritime Transportation

73

(28)

Portside opportunities. Ships and shipping. Oceangoing opportunities. Education and training. Oceangoing working conditions. Merchant marine officers. Inland maritime careers. Developing your skills.

Shipbuilding

101

(14)

Naval architects. Marine engineers. Skilled crafts.

Military Careers Afloat

115

(22)

United States Navy. Enlisted personnel. The naval officer. United States Coast Guard.

Miscellaneous Marine Science and Maritime Careers

137

(26)

Marine technicians. Nautical archaeologists. Ship restorers. Maritime museum careers. Pilots. Women afloat. Admiralty law. Bait and fishing shop owners and employees. Baitfish catchers. Marine insurance careers. Seafood processing and marketing careers. Academic careers.

Getting Your Feet Wet

163

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Precareer experiences. Sea Cadets. Sea Explorers. Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. The Girl Scouts.

Appendix: Maritime Museums

177

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