Fisheries BiologistBy Gabe Hartwig

WHAT IS A FISHERIES BIOLOGIST?

A Fisheries Biologist is an employee that oversees and completes assignments to keep the state’s fisheries and environment conditions maintained.

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WHAT EDUCATION DO YOU NEED?

Nonresearch Positions: A major in biological science A minimum of 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects 12 semester hours in the animal sciences

Research Positions: A major in the study of biology, zoology, or biological

oceanography 30 semester hours in biological and aquatic science 15 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences

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WHAT IS THERE AVERAGE SALARY?

2012: About $60,000 at the intermediate level.

WHAT DO THEY DO?

Collects, records and summarizes biological data. Conducts studies of fish populations to determine survival,

growth, and migration of fish. Develops plans to restore fish habitats.

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THEY ARE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF A FISHERIES BIOLOGIST.

• Entry level• Intermediate level• Experienced level

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JOB AVAILABILITY

There are jobs that are starting to open

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WORK CITED

1. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FisheriesBiologist_11900_7.pdf

2. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/gs0400/0482.htm

3. http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/wild_resourcessubhomepage/about_the_division_landingpage/employemploye/employfishmgt/tabid/5730/Default.aspx#fishbio