Other than a dolphin trainer, what are jobs that involve dolphins?

Question

there my favorite animals in the whole entire world... im a sophmore in highschool and almost everyone i know , knows what their future carreer is but im still completely clueless :/

Answer 1

sea world :)

Answer 2

Incredibly few marine biologists work with dolphins.  Most marine biologists work with invertebrates, fish, algae.  If you want to do research with dolphins, expect to go to graduate school for your PhD because it is a very competitive field.  Some psychologists work with dolphins on communication and cognitive studies.

In addition to training for zoos and aquariums, there are also facilities that do rehabilitation.  If you want to work with dolphins in a training, care, or rehab situation, do not major in marine biology in college.  A program in Wildlife Care is more appropriate.

Answer 3

Dont worry. im a junior and dnt no what im doing along with most the school. you could help save them in the ocean. or do research on them as a career. im not sure what else though.

Answer 4

You could do research, be a vet, marine biology, Dolphin Assisted Therapy and/or other dolphin swim programs (probably requires you to be a dolphin trainer though), Marine mammal rescues/strandings, etc.

http://www.imata.org/index.php?option=co...

WHAT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?

Within marine science related courses lie many exciting and challenging jobs ranging from a marine animal trainer to a zoo keeper or from an oceanographer to an environmental scientist. In order to develop a better understanding of the different career opportunities available to you, we have listed and briefly describe a number of positions in the marine sciences.

MARINE BIOLOGY

A marine biologist is engaged in all studies of marine organisms from whales to algae. They often study nearshore and inshore communities as well as the open oceans.

ZOOLOGY

Zoology is the study of all animals, their evolution and their scientific classifications. Zoologists often specialize in the study of one particular species.

ECOLOGY

Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms, their environment and how their communities are affected by human activities such as pollution and development.

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

Animal behavior involves the study of an animal's natural behavior and evolution. This type of research can be important in the management of animals and their habitat.

VETERINARY MEDICINE

Veterinary medicine involves rehabilitating or caring for, stranded or orphaned animals. Veterinarians diagnose medical conditions, perform surgery, and prescribe and administer medication.

ZOOKEEPING

Zookeeping involves the basic care required to maintain the health of a collection of animals. A zookeeper may work with a variety of different animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Zookeepers are responsible for cleaning animals enclosures, feeding the animals, and monitoring animal behavior.

REGULATORY CAREERS

Environmental issues have become a major focus of interest to the public, government and industry in recent years. Within the marine sciences, there are many careers that deal with the regulatory aspects of the field. The agencies may study animal populations, protection of animal environments and populations, or permit regulation. This aspect of animal preservation is an essential part of ensuring species survival.

http://www.tmmc.org/learning/education/c...

Marine Science Careers are a broad category of careers that specialize in the ocean environment and its inhabitants. Areas of concentration include conservation, ecology, geology, geography, oceanography, botany, mammals, invertebrates, birds, paleontology, veterinary medicine, animal behavior, education, museum curator and many more...... *****

If science is not your best subject but participating in the conservation and understanding of marine mammals or the marine environment is your passion, you can still get involved. Marine science organizations, government agencies and universities all need support staff, and some use volunteers......

http://www.tmmc.org/learning/education/c...

http://www.marinemammalogy.org/strat.htm

http://ocean.peterbrueggeman.com/career....

http://swfsc.noaa.gov/textblock.aspx?id=...

http://www.dolphinworld.org/research.htm

http://www.dolphins.org/research_current...

http://www.dolphin-institute.org/our_res...

http://iaaam.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&...

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM111

http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/

http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/colle...

http://netvet.wustl.edu/vschool.htm#coll...

http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/tech...

http://www.dolphinworld.org/idc.htm

http://www.discoverycove.com/default2.as...

http://www.dolphinworld.org/other.htm

http://www.marinemammalstrandingcenter.o...

http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/ZooCar...

http://www.theswig.com/FAQ.htm

http://www.dolphintrainer.com/career_gui...

http://www.imata.org/index.php?option=co...

http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current_s...

16. Will the EATM program give me an advantage over any other schools or programs?

.....Many of our students want to train marine mammals - we send graduates all over the world to do this. Especially to the Caribbean - a new Dolphin Program hired 4 graduates in the summer of 2001, and more in 2002, 2003 & 2004....... Others are with various Marine Mammal facilities in the U.S. and abroad. Graduates from the class of 2004 are working training Guide Dogs in California, with marine mammals at Sea World Orlando, Sea Life Marine Park in Hawaii, Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, California - and many other facilities. Graduates from the class of 2008 have jobs at - Sea World San Diego, the U.S. Navy training sea lions, Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, Universal Studios Hollywood - and many other places.  EATM graduates get jobs everywhere.....

http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets...

http://www.amazon.com/Kicked-Bitten-Scra...

http://www.wonderferret.com/zooed/

http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current_s...

http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/tech...

Answer 5

Yeah, same here. :(

But Marine Biologist work with dolphines and other sea animals.

Answer 6

Marine Biologist. You'd help with the populations of dolphins, and keeping them stable. Also, you would be watching them all the time, documenting their behaviour.

Answer 7

Marine biologist... You then can from there specialize in dolphins. You'd be doing things like research-studying their environment, food, interactions, are they changing environment etc.