When discussing mineral formations in caves, we often talk about stalactites and stalagmites. A stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave, and is produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling. Most stalactites have pointed tips. stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave, and is produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling. Most stalactites have pointed tips.
Marine Biologist Salary Statistics as of 2015. Average annual salary for a Marine Biologist is $53681 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $111942. The lowest salary reported was $27148. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Range of Marine Biology Salaries. The range of marine biologist salaries with different types of degrees is as follows: 1  $31,000 to $71,000for those with a bachelor's degree. 2  $29,000 to $255,000 for doctorate degrees (PhDs).