As you explore the topics in each unit of your textbook, you may discover many different types of careers associated with biology. This page lists Web links that you can use to learn more about career opportunities in biology.

Careers in Biology
A career in biology can be a fulfilling and exciting profession, provided your own goals, talents, and interests match the activities of biologists. These pages provide general information on a variety of interests and careers in biology. Explore this site to discover the diversity of biology.

Careers in Chemistry
This site from the Duke University Department of Chemistry has links to lots of information on careers for those interested in chemical processes. You'll be surprised at the many fields in which a knowledge of chemistry can be used, including research, biotechnology, library science, education, and law.

Guide to Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the science of using living cells and materials to make products that improve the world. A career in this field can be personally and professionally fulfilling, and may offer long-term growth potential. The Biotechnology Industry Organization hosts this useful guide.

Careers in Genetics
This excellent site describes the field and profiles a number of active geneticists.

Careers in the Microbiological Sciences
This site from the American Society for Microbiology includes information about what microbiologists do, who they work with, career options, salaries, how to prepare for a microbiological career, and where to write for more information.

Ethnobotany
This is a great introduction to the emerging field of ethnobotany. Ethnobotanists are a cross between anthropologists and botanists; they study how people in various cultures use plants for many kinds of drugs and foods. Read the "What is ethnobotany?" section for an overview, then browse through the additional articles. For more on ethnobotany, check out "The Shaman's Apprentice" for an interview with ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin on the Access Excellence site.

American Society of Botanical Artists
This is the home page of an organization of artists who specialize in botanical images. You can learn about what it means to be a botanical artist, find out where to view exhibits of botanical art, and read a profile of the artist of the month.

So You Want to Become a Marine Biologist
For more information on careers involving marine invertebrates and marine biology in general, visit this site from Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Greg Szulgit, a former Scripps graduate student, answers your questions about what to study and the types of jobs that are available. You can also link to other related career sites.

Discover Entomology
Why study insects? This University of Kentucky site describes some of the reasons to become an entomologist—to help feed the world, to preserve biological diversity, and to prevent the spread of disease, among others. The site also explains the preparation required to embark on an entomological career.

Guide to Zoological Park Careers
Sea World and Busch Gardens help you to explore a variety of career opportunities at zoological parks.

Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science
If you like the thought of working with whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals, check out this on-line brochure from the Society of Marine Mammology. It addresses questions commonly asked by students seeking a career in marine mammal science and provides suggestions on how to plan your education and work experience.

Careers in Ecology
If you like exploring the outside world, are curious about how the environment works, enjoy solving problems, and want to do work that is important to society, you should consider a career in ecology. The Ecological Society of America created this page for people like you.

Environmentalcareer.com
Here is a comprehensive environmental and natural resources job listing and career information site. The site is operated by the Environmental Career Center in Virginia, helping people work for the environment since 1980.