Ichthyologist

Ichthyologist

Education: Bachelors in zoology/biology would help to be scuba certified

Salary: $41,100- 68,870 over $100,000 with a PhD at a zoo

Field Work: Duties: Study fish
 * Study animals
 * Check for invasive animals
 * Watch for disease
 * Test water and look for shore line pollution and erosion
 * Check water microorganisms
 * Check water oxygen
 * Take animal samples

Gear:
 * Water pH strips
 * Sample containers
 * Field guide
 * Waders
 * Scuba gear

Job availability: 330

Agencies: Milwaukee Zoo DNR