Rescue,

Rehabilitate,
and Release:
Where it Begins
Chloe Mainhardt

Lake Shore High School

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Introduction/Explanation & Goal

Extensive job research on the

conservation, research, and overall
animal care for marine life.

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Overview
● Tasks
● Colleges
● Different Careers
○ Duties and Responsibilities
○ Education, Certifications, and Training
○ Skills
● Insight, Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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Motivation

● My dream job
● College plans
● Michigan vs Coastal States

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Tasks- Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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Tasks- Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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 Tasks

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 Careers- Marine Biologist

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Careers- Marine Biologist
● Collect and analyze data, and publish papers for peer review in scientific
journals
● Skills
○ Study marine life in natural or controlled environments
○ Collect data and specimens
○ Study characteristics of species
○ Assess human impact
○ Monitor and manage populations
○ Report findings
○ Teach
● Education
○ 4 year bachelor’s degree in marine biology/biology
○ Volunteering
○ Interning at schools, laboratories, museums and aquariums
○ A master’s or PhD degree in their area of interest
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 Careers- Marine Animal Care Specialist

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Careers- Marine Animal Care Specialist
● Skills
○ Nutrition preparation and management
○ Animal health assessment sessions
○ Animal relationship, training, enrichment sessions
○ Record keeping
○ Educating guests on our animals, conservation efforts and science studies
● Education
○ Degrees in psychology along with furthered studies in biology
○ Experience in animal training
○ Volunteering or interning at marine animal facilities

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 Internship- Rescue Team

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Marine Animal Rescue Team
● Responds to sick, injured and deceased marine animals
● Specially trained personnel, including staff biologists, interns and
volunteers
● Skills
○ Strong writing and communication skills
○ Able to work in rushed environments
○ Able to work in open waters
○ Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs
○ Previous experience in animal care or the marine science field is preferred
● Education
○ 4 year degree in biology type field
○ Passing swimming tests
○ Experience

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Rescue Team- Manatee Calf Rescued in
Belize

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 Tasks- Colleges
● Michigan State University
○ Bachelor of Science in Zoology with a
Concentration in Marine Biology
● Eastern Michigan University
○ Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in
Zoology
● Oakland University & Wayne State University
○ Bachelor of Science in Biology
● Bowling Green State University
○ Bachelor of Science in Biology with a
specialization in Marine Biology

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Struggles and Accomplishments

● Little information for ● Contact from my dream job

careers in Michigan ● College plans

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Interactive poll
Which marine life would you study if you
could?
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Works Cited
Careers & Internships. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2021, from
https://mission.cmaquarium.org/get-involved/careers/

Careers in Marine Science. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2021, from

https://mission.cmaquarium.org/what-we-do/conservation-research/careers-in-marine-science/

Kramer, M. (n.d.). Marine Biologist Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More. Retrieved January 11, 2021, from
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/marine-biologist-125619

Marine Mammal Specialists. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2021, from

https://dolphinquest.com/animal-care-wellness/marine-mammal-specialists/

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Thank You
Questions?

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