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Organization	Description
Aquatic/Environmental Chemist	Aquatic chemists are interested in organic, inorganic, and trace metals found in the water and sediments. They may study the transformation of chemicals by living organisms.
Careers in Marine Science	Marine Science is a very broad field. Check out the following links to find out more about becoming a marine scientist or a marine biologist!
Careers in Oceanography	Oceanographers are predominantly employed in research, both pure and applied. Their goal is to produce a new understanding of an ocean system and to explore the potential consequences of human activities on the marine environment.
Careers in Zoos and Aquariums	Types of Jobs in Zoos and Aquariums.
Commercial Divers	Commercial Divers
Deck Jobs	Great job descriptions.
Dredge Operators	Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials from lakes, rivers, or streams; and to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
Engineer Towing Industry	Maintain the vessel's engine room and equipment in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform start up and shut down, troubleshooting, and heavy maintenance of vessel power and propulsion systems.
Environmental Conservation Officer	Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
Environmental/Civil Engineer	Engineers are usually engaged in planning and design of flood control structures, shoreline protection structures, harbors, marinas, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Fish and Game Wardens	Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Fishery Biologist	Fisheries research biologists study the biology of fish: habitat requirements, population, life histories, diseases, and forage base.
Geologist	Geologists gather and interpret data about the Earth for the purpose of increasing our understanding and improving the quality of human life. Geologists study and help to mitigate natural hazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods and landslides.
Hazardous Spill Technician	Prepares for, responds to, and mediates spills and wastes to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance
Hydrographic Survey Technician	Hydrographic survey technicians employ a variety of tools and equipment, ranging from sonar systems to computers and peripherals, GPS, sampling equipment, and deck equipment to chart ocean waters, landforms and underwater features.
Hydrologist	Hydrologists study the distribution of water.
Marine Architect	Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.
Marine Biology	The field of marine biology -- the study of marine organisms, their behaviors, and their interactions with the environment -- is considered one of the most all-encompassing fields of oceanography.
Marine Engineers	Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.
Marine Pipe Fitter	Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.
Maritime or Nautical Archaeologist	Maritime Archaeologists study the past. This may involve studying and classifying artifacts from shipwrecks or studying prehistoric settlements. Maritime archaeologist attempt to piece together how people lived and worked on the Great Lakes.
Mate Towing Industry	Acts as second in command of the tug and barge. Must be able to understand and carry out the orders and directions of the captain. Must be prepared to assume command in the event of incapacity of the captain. Responsible for safely making and breaking tow with barges, handling lines and wires. Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the vessel.
Meteorology	Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. The American Meteorological Society defines a meteorologist as a person with specialized education "who uses scientific principles to explain, understand, observe, or forecast the earth's atmospheric phenomena and/or how the atmosphere affects the earth and life on the planet."
Military Sealift Command onboard careers	Check out these maritime job descriptions from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to learn about the type of work you can perform in the maritime industry:
Oceanography	This career directory is divided into three sections: general guides for oceanography and marine science; guides for marine biology, marine mammals, zoos and aquariums; and other guides covering all of science.
Physical Limnologist	Limnologists are scientists who study water movements (currents, waves, seiches), light, heat, sedimentation rates, and other physical phenomena in lakes.
Port Captain Towing Industry	Directly supervise marine employees. Develop marine operations and cost control programs for vessels. Hire, train and evaluate marine personnel. Produce monthly operating reports. Assist in vessel scheduling of personnel as required. Assist in new project development interfacing with customers.
Tugboat Jobs.net	This website was created to help people find work in the maritime industry aboard tugboats, towboats, pushboats or other workboats and commercial vessels engaged in towing, pushing, transportation and salvage work.
Water and Wastewater Plant Operator	Water and wastewater operators are generally involved in the administration, operation, and maintenance of both drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Where to begin a career on the water	Information from the United States Coast Guard with requirements for working at sea.