Marine Biologist
18AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST63%
NOT A FORECAST63%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £29,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Marine Biologist
Marine Biologists play a crucial role in understanding and preserving the world's oceans, making significant contributions to environmental conservation and biodiversity. Their research not only informs policy and management practices but also helps combat climate change, ensuring the health of marine ecosystems for future generations.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Marine Biological AssociationA leading organisation dedicated to marine research and conservation, offering numerous opportunities for marine biologists.Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)Cefas provides scientific advice and research on marine and freshwater environments, making it a great employer for marine biologists.
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)ZSL is committed to the conservation of animals and their habitats, offering roles that combine research with conservation efforts.
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)SAMS is a leading marine research institution in the UK, providing excellent career opportunities for marine biologists.