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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Ocean Careers Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate careers in oceanography and marine exploration. Create a report on the life, education and career of a member of the Ocean Adventures Expedition team and present it in a creative way.
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Other

Department of Transportation: Maritime Career

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes jobs in the maritime industry, ways to get training for various career paths in the industry, and employment opportunities. Links to Maritime Museum websites are included.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Diver

For Students 9th - 10th
What fun to have a career as a scuba diver! Find out about the life of a commercial diver and the options open in such a career. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a commercial diver, as well as the...
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Other

Sut: Careers in Underwater Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Whoi: Oceanography Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.
Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Oceanographer

For Students 9th - 10th
Thinking about becoming an oceanographer? Learn what to expect and what types of requirements are needed for this career.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Career Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Site sponsored by Seaworld and Busch Gardens discusses what it's like to work with animals at their parks as well as zoo careers in general.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Environmental Careers: Gone Fishing? Life as a Fisheries Biologist

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short description of what it takes to become a fisheries biologist and what they do.
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Other

Earthworks: Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an environmental career? Explore current environmental job opportunties in the Earthworks database.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Article
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Meet the Whale Expert: Anne Smrcina

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Whale Expert, Anne Smrcina! Learn about her exciting career working with humpback whales.
Activity
The Franklin Institute

In Quiry Almanack: Undersea and Oversee

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Dive into a greater understanding of the oceans by tagging along on this exploration of the oceans.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution: Scientists at the Smithsonian

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of video interviews with twenty Smithsonian scientists who work in a scientific areas as vastly different as measuring the moon and figuring out what kinds of birds collide with aircraft. An interesting way to...
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NOAA

Noaa: Deep Sea Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the career of deep sea biologist.
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Other

Department of National Defence: Canadian Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page for the Canadian Navy. You can read about their operations at home and abroad, their fleet and jobs in the navy.