Marine science/Environmental science/ Biology graduates, what do you do now?

Career prospects in marine science - particularly marine biology - are certainly not as good as, say, medicine. It is incredibly competitive (specifically, the more you work with charismatic animals and the less quantitative your work is, the more competitive it is) and it's true that connections are very important, although that's universally the case in science. You should be aware that most careers in marine biology are in academic research, which means you'll be expected to have at least a Master's, and more likely a PhD. Most PhD graduates are not able to find a permanent position in academia and, even if you do, it will probably come after several years of temporary contracts and you'll have limited flexibility in terms of where you live. So yes, your worries about job prospects in marine science are valid.
Having said that, it can work, and I love it. You can generally increase your likelihood of "making it" by (1) making sure you're getting as much research experience as possible, as early as possible; and (2) working hard on your quantitative skills, because skills in mathematics, computing, numerical modelling, and the physical marine sciences are in greater demand. I'm doing my dream job and I wouldn't swap this career for anything else.
I'm 2 years post-PhD and I'm making ~$85,000 per year (I moved to the US for a fixed-term position). If I were in the UK, I'd probably be on ~£40,000.

hi! i’m interested in the ocean, extremely interested. Though i also feel a sense of duty as my mum’s eldest to pursue a stereotypically prestigious degree and career, particularly like medicine. i am interested in medicine to an extent, but i am not passionate enough to commit to it. (But this career offers a sustainable and stable career and salary…).
i am quite worried about job prospects about careers relating to marine science/biology/ environmental science and i think just biology in general. i’ve heard it’s extremely competitive and its about who you know, rather than what you know.
SO, graduates, what are you doing now? if you wouldn’t mind, how much do you make/ are on track to make?
I plan to study Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, and French at A Levels (due to personal interest).
#career #marinescience #biology #salary #university

hi! i’m interested in the ocean, extremely interested. Though i also feel a sense of duty as my mum’s eldest to pursue a stereotypically prestigious degree and career, particularly like medicine. i am interested in medicine to an extent, but i am not passionate enough to commit to it. (But this career offers a sustainable and stable career and salary…).
i am quite worried about job prospects about careers relating to marine science/biology/ environmental science and i think just biology in general. i’ve heard it’s extremely competitive and its about who you know, rather than what you know.
SO, graduates, what are you doing now? if you wouldn’t mind, how much do you make/ are on track to make?
I plan to study Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, and French at A Levels (due to personal interest).
#career #marinescience #biology #salary #university

I know this posts old but everyone forgets about Hydrography, I'm going into my final year of BSc ocean exploration which essentially funnels you into being a hydrographic surveyor. Usually this involves working offshore for 4 weeks then back home doing nothing for 4 weeks, getting paid good money and spending lots of time at sea if that interests you!

Ooo that sounds really interesting, where are you studying that course I've never seen that offered before?

hi! i’m interested in the ocean, extremely interested. Though i also feel a sense of duty as my mum’s eldest to pursue a stereotypically prestigious degree and career, particularly like medicine. i am interested in medicine to an extent, but i am not passionate enough to commit to it. (But this career offers a sustainable and stable career and salary…).
i am quite worried about job prospects about careers relating to marine science/biology/ environmental science and i think just biology in general. i’ve heard it’s extremely competitive and its about who you know, rather than what you know.
SO, graduates, what are you doing now? if you wouldn’t mind, how much do you make/ are on track to make?
I plan to study Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, and French at A Levels (due to personal interest).
#career #marinescience #biology #salary #university

I know this posts old but everyone forgets about Hydrography, I'm going into my final year of BSc ocean exploration which essentially funnels you into being a hydrographic surveyor. Usually this involves working offshore for 4 weeks then back home doing nothing for 4 weeks, getting paid good money and spending lots of time at sea if that interests you!