Tom Hart
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- Hello, I’m Tom. I am a Marine Biologist at the Zoological Society of London. My job involves researching how penguins are adapting to the challenges of climate change, and coping with its impact. The job involves various things - fieldwork, which requires collecting data during short, intense stints working in areas such as Antarctica, processing the samples and finally analysing the information.
I was always fascinated by science subjects at school but never thought it would take me to such amazing places. I’ve worked in the Amazon rainforest, the Mexican rainforest and in Antarctica where we set up camp just 500m away from the penguin colonies. You may not think it, but penguins are loud!
Studying science has allowed me to travel to some of the most interesting parts of the world and get involved in some exciting projects such as co-authoring a book. Plus not many people get to work with penguins for a living! - Favourite Music
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- M*A*S*H
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- I like to sail, climb and run when I can.
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- Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
- Happiest When
- At sea, ideally when I’m not in charge!
- Hero
- Peter Blake, the New Zealand yachtsman who won two America’s Cups and the Jules Verne Trophy, among many others. He spent the latter part of his life undertaking environmental research around the World.
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What subjects did you study at school?
A Level: Chemistry, biology and English literature
GCSEs: 12 GCSEs including triple science, maths, history, geography, design and technology and French
What qualifications do you need for your job?
It’s really the skills learnt through your academic path from GCSEs through to university that help.
How much can I earn?
The job may not be paid well compared to many other industries, but I am happy with the living I makes from it. There are many great perks of the job, such as travelling to interesting places that most people in almost every other job will never experience.
What other careers can Maths and Science lead to?
I explored becoming a marine biologist while doing A-levels, but science and maths can lead to most other careers.
What advice can you give someone who wants to do your job?
It is a tough field to get into, but I never thought I would be working such extreme and varied conditions. Keep working towards your goal and talk to people involved in the area you want to go into. Your teachers can also help explain what is needed to reach your goal. Don’t give up at the first obstacle!4 Comments 227 days
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16 weeks ago
Georgia Katie
Do you need maths Alevel to be a marine biologist?
How much do you get paid?
What is the best ting you have experianced in your job ?
How do you get into a job like that?
and finally what universitys would you suggest?
[Im currently doing GCSEs but its good to start planning]
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22 weeks ago
Surf Up Dude
So, i wanna be a marine b when im older and iv got in at the sealife centre for my work experiance which is acce, but i dno where to go and what qulifications i need? think you could help? thankyou holly
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R'W Loves L'B23 weeks agoThanks m8
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Tom Greatrex24 weeks agoI rerally want to a Marine Biologist, but... Don't know what I need to do!
You couldn't give us a hand could you?
Also, your pictures could be an amazing insight into penguins, could upload some more?
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Kurtif24 weeks agoI asked you a question on your blog 48 days ago; why haven't you replied?
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MeeganElizabetth.25 weeks agohello.
my ambition is to be a marine biologist,
other than maths and science, what else do you have to take ?
and when you go to collage and university what do you have to study ?
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what are the downsides? how long do you have to study and uni for and such.
and anything else thats worth knowing,
if you could reply that would be amazing as i really want to know more
thankyou
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Jas26 weeks agohi for a couple of years now i have been thinking about going into marine biology because i love traveling and the ocean and marine life but i am not very fond of the cold so roughly how much time do you spend in cold places also do you have to work with sharks becasue i have a fear of them so if you could get back to me that would be great
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X Pauleen Smythe X26 weeks agohi
i am reli interested in becoming a marine bioloist like you are but i am stuck with what opitions to choose at college!!
I would reli appreciate it if you could give me some helpful hinters because this job reli interests me and I would love to pursue it.
Thanks
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Mizz Hannah Wallage26 weeks agohi you dont know me i found you on scienceandmaths.net i have wanted to be a animal biologist for quite some time i was just wondering if you can give me some guidance and advice by the way my bebo name is sexygirlhannah
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R'W Loves L'B26 weeks ago
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Sophstirr .28 weeks agoI'd wanted to be a vet but this looks amazing too
i love animals and traveling
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28 weeks ago
Leashii
I've wanted to be a marine biologist for about 5 years now, what did you get in your a levels because i think i might struggle, although i havnt done my gcses yet, im hoping to get an A in biology, B in chemistry and im not doing english literature but a C/B in english. thanks
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KatieKat28 weeks agoHi, ive always loved animals and want to work in animal conservation.
Im doing my GCSEs at the moment and ive taken History, Ethics and Philosophy, French and 3D art and sculpture, and three sciences. I took these to give me a wide a range of skills as possible.
Im predicted good grades for my english (A*), Science (B) and maths (B).
The problem is that i have no idea what to do next! Do i go to uni? I really dont want to, could i do college instead? but if i have to what do i take?
Please help!
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Cheese28 weeks agoHiya
i wanna be an animal conservationist
I really want to be a biologist when I'm older, help contribute into saving the animals.
Jezz 0 ReplysAnd people out there! Just because you think science is interesting doesn't mean you're a nerd.... It's stupid why people shouldn't be able to open up into jobs that you can appreciate because you are scar...