Limnology-subsystem of hydrology that deals with the scientific study of fresh waters, specifically those found in lakes and ponds. The discipline also includes the biological, physical, and chemical aspects of the occurrence of lake and pond waters.

Limnology traditionally is closely related to hydrobiology,which is concerned with the application of the principles and methods of physics, chemistry, geology, and geography to ecological problems.

If you are interested in a marine-related career, you should enroll in as many chemistry, earth science, biology, physics, computer science, and mathematics classes as possible, both in high school and in college. It is important not to specialize too early. English and speech courses are also important since a great deal of a professional's time is spent writing proposals, papers, and articles and giving oral presentations.

There are opportunities for those who do not continue their education beyond high school, but they are generally limited to technical support positions. Marine technicians use instruments and computers to collect and analyze data, but they do not usually interpret data, write reports, or give presentations.

Some positions for technicians do require post-secondary school training, and it can often be obtained through two-year community colleges. About 30 U.S. schools offer specialized technical training in marine-related fields. One of the main universities in this field, that is in Florida, is University of Miami.

Salary:

$45,000 to $60,000 commensurate with experience; health, dental and life insurance, retirement, 401-K, and annual leave

There are many opportunities for all kinds of environmentalist in Volusia county. Some are with the county and state parks. Some are with the cities or Volusia county itself.

For instance there are many issues dealing with fresh water that the Environmental Management Council of Volusia county deal with. As in all of Florida, both salt and fresh water are major resources and attractions to its recreation.

Rose Bay has a vast brackish water, which means that the water is both fresh and salt mixed.All of the land creatures depend on there being fresh water around. A limnologist can make sure that that water is safe enough for the animals there. And keep it in good order for us and the ecosystem around there

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