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Aquarist by Shawndrea McNear

Education

salary

What do aquarist do?

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Most Aquarists have a bachelor's degree in marine biology, zoology, or other related field at minimum. Students looking to have an edge in the job market should pursue internships at local aquariums. Because the majority of the workday involves being around and in water, everyone pursuing this field must hold a scuba diving certification, as well as certifications in CPR. Advancement in the field typically depends on work experience.

Aquarist take care of animals in an aquarium setting, including identifying and treating disease, injury, and illness. This job also includes diving to clean exhibits and requires some animal training. Aquarists also work with United States Fish and Wildlife (USFW) to provide housing to animals that are confiscated.

Aquarists earn an average salary of $22,510 per year. Salaries typically start from $16,580 and go up to $32,660. These numbers may vary depending on several factors, like level of education, amount of experience, industry, company size and location.

What is it like?

Types of animals

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career options

aquarist usually work with fish and aquatic mammals but they also may work with reptiles, amphibians, mollusc, arthropods, and others.

An aquarist may work unusual hours, depending on the feeding times, or to avoid public viewing hours. They spend much of their time working within the aquarium environment, either in an office, handling inventory, monitoring pumps, filters and heaters, or preparing food for feeding time.

A variety of organizations may provide employment for aquarists including aquariums, zoos, theme parks, and research facilities. Positions exist primarily with private businesses but may also be available with divisions of government. Experienced aquarists can advance to supervisory and management roles such as curator positions within the aquarium. It is also possible to branch out into other related positions such as marine mammal trainer, veterinary technician, or marine biologist.

Future trends

characteristics of an aquarist

career outlook

· Versatile

· Professional

· Able to work independently

· Able to learn

· Willing to learn

· Flexible

· Able to problem-solve

· Able to work well under pressure

· Able to work well in a team environment

· Dependable

· Patient

· Possessing manual dexterity

· Possessing a sense of humor

· Able to work in a cold, damp (or hot, humid) environment – extreme

environmental conditions for long periods of time

· Empathetic

· Objectively compassionate

· Communicative

· Thorough

· Tolerant

· Motivational

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey indicated that careers for non farm animal caretakers would show a 23% increase over the decade from 2010 to 2020, a rate much faster than the average for all careers, and this should also be reflected in the growth rate for aquarist positions. There is also a particularly high turnover rate for aquarist positions, as they are frequently used as an entry-level stepping stone to other marine careers.

· The use of remote sensing for tracking and identifying animals

· The use of computer-controlled life support systems

· The ability to generate computer graphics

· The ability to use computer programming skills

· The ability to propagate animals (aquaculture)

· The ability to apply photo analysis techniques

· The ability to manage data

· The ability to manage people

· The ability to manage projects

· The need for continued professional development

· The ability to write technical/scientific documents

· An understanding of environmental/government regulations and permitting

· The ability to deal with non-government organizations (e.g., animal rights groups)

· The ability to provide informal education and speak to audiences

· The ability to work with the media

· The ability to form partnerships with other organizations

· The ability to fund-raise

· The ability to write grants

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