Career pathway

Marine Biologist

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Employed

760

Part-time share

26%

Female share

44%

Median age

41 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Marine Biologists study the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies.

What they typically do

Plans and undertakes experiments to study, measure and understand marine animals and plants.
Investigates the interrelationships between animals in their natural surroundings, in captivity and in laboratories.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD

33.3%

23.5%

NSW

13.5%

TAS

12.6%

VIC

8.9%

ACT

1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Marine Biologist.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.