SUFB 357: The Struggle To Building A Career In Marine Science And Conservation

How To Protect The Ocean · Aug 18, 2017 · 35m

I read a great article on the Mongabay website that inspired me to discuss it on today's installment of Ocean Talk Friday. The article was about how hard it is for young people to build a career in Conservation. It dives into many of the issues that I see everyday while I consult with people about building their careers: 1) High student debt with low paying jobs; 2) Only unpaid internships available; 3) Often times, people have to pay to earn experience; and, much more.

The fact is, building a career in Conservation is one of the hardest things to do in your life. It's not as easy as getting…