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Last updated : 10 July 2001

CAREERS IN AQUATIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INDEX

ABOUT CAREERS

CHOOSING A CAREER

CAREER CENTRES

ABOUT CAREERS IN AQUATIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INCLUDES:

What is aquatic science?
Why is aquatic science important?
Future prospects in aquatic science
Areas of specialisation in the aquatic sciences
Different types of jobs in aquatic science

CHOOSING A CAREER

INCLUDES:

What qualities are required of the aquatic scientist?
Assessing your interests and skills
What level of training to pursue
Qualifications and registration for training
Course structures
Employers of aquatic scientists

List of centres and institutes offering specialised training in the aquatic sciences. (Updated 1998)

The Ecological Society of America has some usful advice on careers in ecology (though not specifically aquatic, and geared towards the northern hemisphere).

Compiled and published by the Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists
(The executive committee based at the Freshwater Research Unit, Zoology Department, University of Cape Town, RONDEBOSCH, South Africa 7700.)

The Foundation for Research Development funded the original paper leaflet. Problems to: Michael Silberbauer

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