Ecologist
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Conservation Scientists and ForestersCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for conservationists and related occupations, such as ecologists and foresters. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data and learn more about this career in the sciences.
Ecologist OnlineThis fun and comprehensive site to ecology will introduce you to featured articles in the field, discussions about the environment, podcasts, blogs, news, and debates on the ecological topic of the day. Students can have a big impact on the way we use environmental resources, and this site will give you tips on how, as well as introduce you to conservation as a career.
Princeton Review: EcologistFind out about a day in the life of an ecologist at this page, as well as links to information on facts and figures about the career, majors that might be useful in advancing your position in the field of ecological sciences, and what you can expect to earn in the field as a person just starting out and after several years. Links at the left of the page will take you to further information on salary, job outlook, and training information.
Occupational Titles
Ecologist
Aquatic Conservation Ecologist
Conservation ecologist
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Specialist
Environmental Engineer
Forest Ecologist
Microbial Ecologist
Park Naturalist
Research Ecologist
Restoration Ecologist
Wetlands Ecologist
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: College Majors, EcologistLook at the list of college majors here—all of which may be useful as preparation to a career in the ecological sciences, including agronomy, agricultural journalism, or biology. Find a list of them at this site, click on your selections, and be taken to contact information and websites for schools and programs you are interested in.
Salary Levels
Payscale: Forest EcologistFind the salary of a forest ecologist at this site, graphed according to years of experience in the field. Salary information is also presented according to employer type.
Professional Organizations
Ecological Society of AmericaIf you want to talk about issues in ecology, go to this site and access reports from scientific experts in the field at its renowned journal. Sustainability resources, public policy, careers, and certification departments are also included. Explore ecology as a career, find out what ecologists do, and learn about the types of jobs available.
National Resources Defense CouncilFor students interested in green living and working, this organization hosts a wealth of environmental information and education. Go to blogs about the environment and climate, read OnEarth magazine, learn about federal proposals to save the environment, and click on a map that demonstrates aspects of global warming. You can explore all the issues here through a variety of text and multimedia tools.
The Nature ConservancyYou can join the conservance online to explore new places in the world, build your personal nature page, or sign up for the e-mails you want. Find out about volunteering activities of the organization, dedicated to supporting conservancy projects around the globe, or simply learn how this organization works to develop science-based conservation by design.
Job Opportunity Sources
Ecological Society of America: Job BoardThe job resources here are provided by an important organization in the field of ecology and offer opportunities from a variety of related fields. Click on the links to find new job openings and internship opportunities.
Environmental Career GuideFrom a vocational center, this career guide links to many environmental career sites from college departments around the country and other useful sources. Find careers in geosciences, a host of ecolink, an environmental career corner, and information on becoming an environmental engineer. Each site has unique features that tell you more about job descriptions, education, what you can earn, and where to find opportunities. Click on job market for literally hundreds of career-related links, as well as state-by-state information.
Licensing & Certification
ISeek Certifications by Career: Environmental CertificationsFind 50 certifications in the field of environmental science at this page, which includes links to diplomate recognition and other credentials from important certifying organizations.
Publications
Environmental Sciences Genamics Journal SeekA large listing of links is available here with over 100 environmental sciences journals. Click on any one to be taken to more information and its home page where available.
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences EducationThis journal addresses all issues in life sciences, natural resources, and agriculture. A special section of the journal focuses on student education, with full-text articles available at the site.
NatureFind the latest news in the field of environmental sciences at the headlines here, with excellent information available from your laptop. The Nature network is filled with blogs, forums, and people to connect with, and the online publication can be browsed by popular environmentally-related topics.
Nature Conservancy MagazineThe current online issue is available here, introducing you to conservation from various points of view. Look at multimedia departments, the News Front, or find out how you can help protect land, waters, and animals.
Nature HistoryThe home page of Nature History directs you to featured stories, a museum guide, and the table of contents of the current issue.
Science MagazineFind career information, as well as scientific research and news, at this online version of Science magazine. A current online issue is offered that provides a multimedia department where you can listen to podcasts, find images and slides, or view videos. View previous issues by subject or explore special features of the publication.
Online Forums & Blogs
SwitchboardEnvironmental news and commentary presented at this blog, hosted by the National Resource Defense Council. Contributors are writers, politicians, and scientists interested in saving the environment. You can access current and archived blogs about curbing pollution, environmental justice, green enterprise, health and the environment, and living sustainably.
Career Videos
Science Daily: Ecology VideosBrowse science videos at this online magazine, including science video news and a variety of topics in the field of ecology. You can learn what experts in the field do, including specialties in the career and videos that address global warming, early detection of wildfires, ecosystems, and the use of technology to monitor environmental quality.
YouTube: So You Wanna be an Ecologist?Lean what makes person care about the environment, beginning with young ecologists in the making. Students introduce themselves and explain the objectives they are working on. Also listen to other opportunities available to ecologists and those interested in the environment.
YouTube: TriodosHear about the creation of business based on ecological principles of conservation. Projects include wind an ecological sewage system, and wind energy, and business waste collection for art purposes.
