Environmental scientists need exceptional math and science skills as well as attention to detail. Good communications skills are also valuable.

Work at remote field sites is common. A bachelor´s degree in geology or geophysics is adequate for entry-level jobs; better jobs with good advancement potential usually require at least a master´s degree. A Ph.D. degree is required for most research positions in colleges and universities and in government.
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor)

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Career Advice: Conservation Biology
Your first step is identifying the set of skills that employers in conservation biology seek. You can do this by compiling a collection of jobs from various employers -- and making a list of the key skills they seek.

1. Go to your career section. Then, explore one or more of the web links related to this job. Make copies of web pages you find interesting and organize them into a reference file or notebook to share with others.

2. Search recent copies of The Daytona Beach News-Journal for evidence of this occupaion. Clip examples from display ads, classified ads, news articles, features, editorials, and the comics.

3. From the pages of The News-Journal, identify people and organizations that can be contacted for more information about this occupation. Investigate one or more and organize your findings into a scrapbook to share with your class. Please feel free to add useful ones to the Resource List for this occupation in the Job Center.

4. Clip words from The Daytona Beach News-Journal that describe, or are used in, this occupation. Define each and then, using Puzzlemaker, create a crossword puzzle to challenge friends or classmates.

5. Visit NewsVoyages.com and search for information about this job in online papers from other parts of the U.S. Print out pages that you find interesting and share them with your class or family.

America´s National Parks: Paradise in Peril?
The United States has a rich legacy in its national parks. From pristine forests and waters, to endangered habitats, to archaeological sites, The National Parks System protects our designated parks for many reasons. They help to preserve diverse sites with unusual geographical features or outstanding scenic beauty and recreation potential. Sites of historical significance and ecological importance are also a part of our parks system´s rich heritage.

Environmental Exploitation: Oceans of Trouble?
Oceans are a complex ecosystem and we´re only beginning to understand how fragile they really are. Try to picture a food chain-or draw your own--as you think about how one oil spill from an ocean tanker can affect water quality, plant life, shellfish, little fish, birds, small marine mammals, larger fish and so on. What´s the biggest ocean animal you can think of? Could that animal be affected by an oil spill, either directly or through the food chain?

Environmental Careers Organization
ECO´s mission is to protect and enhance the environment through the development of professionals and the inspiration of individual action. This is accomplished through internships, career advice, research and consulting.
http://www.eco.org/

Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists - Occupational Outlook Handbook
Environmental scientists and geoscientists use their knowledge of the physical makeup and history of the Earth to locate water, mineral, and energy resources; protect the environment; predict future geologic hazards; and offer advice on construction and land use projects.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos050.htm

Career Opportunities for Majors in Environmental Sciences
An environmental sciences degree can prepare students for a wide range of careers in industry, government, the non-profit sector, and education. Many labor market experts predict that environmental industries will be a major source of new jobs in the next decade. Some technical specialties will require further graduate training either for career entry or advancement. Some students choose to combine their undergraduate degrees with an MBA or law degree.
http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/Menvironment.html

Florida A & M University Environmental Sciences Institute
The Environmental Sciences Institute offers programs in Environmental Sciences at the Bachelor´s, Master´s and Ph.D. levels. The minor in Environmental Sciences, available to graduate and undergraduate honors students, prepares students from diverse study areas for environmental science careers.
http://www.famu.edu/about/admin/vpa/a&m.php?page=esi

University of Florida School of Natural Resources & Environment
Supports the University´s commitment to teaching, research, outreach and Extension programs in ecology, environment and environmental sciences. Faculty from eleven colleges and major academic units actively participate to educate students and provide research and outreach programs that advance solutions to ecological and environmental challenges at local, state, national and international levels.
http://snre.ufl.edu/

Discovery School´s Puzzlemaker
Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists.
http://www.puzzlemaker.com/

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