Question: Why would marine biologist drive submarines?

(Posted by: on 2010-07-20 19:12:07)

Does Marine Biologist drive submarines? Or if you have alot of information about marine biologists, can you please tell me everything you know about them? Cause im very curious. Im thinkin about becoming one in the future. Someone told me that they had to learn how to drive a submarine, that would be cool, but freaky at the same time. Please help me

Posted by: Capt. John on 2010-07-21, 06:44:07

Amber, I am confident that there is not one single marine biologist that "has to learn " how to drive a submarine. While undoubtedly that are a few that know how to operate some of these small science submersibles... for sure they are among the very elite. If you think you really want to become a marine biologist, it requires a lot of basic science. Biology, physics, chemistry, and math and even engineering - all play important roles in the life of a marine biologist. Marine biology is knowledge relating to marine organisms. It is not being a dolphin trainer... as many believe. As you will soon discover, engineering is a major area of academic growth in colleges today. If you want to be a marine biologist, the training you might get in mechanical engineering, engineering skills involved in hydrodynamics and climate studies, or computer skills can be applied directly to ocean science problems. However, there are two interesting links below, I think you will enjoy and learn more from. Good luck, John

Posted by: Sailsailor on 2010-07-21, 10:41:07

I went to school thinking of becoming a Marine Biologist. I grew up with the ocean in my back yard, and I always loved collecting and studying everything I could find, living or dead. I however, became a science teacher instead. For me, the ocean side, boating and beach lifestyle was really what I loved. As a Marine Biologist, it really is as Capt John said, a lot of science, physics, chemistry, oceanography, and math; but it is well worth the effort. Sharon

Posted by: Gary on 2010-07-21, 16:54:55

Some marine biologists pilot (drive? NNNoooo!!) submersible research vessels but that's a very small percentage. Try reading John Steinbeck's "The Log from the Sea of Cortez " as a starter and go to the back issues of Scientific American in your library. Also read about Wood's Hole research center and NOAA.