As with oceanic-continental convergence, when two oceanic plates converge, one is usually subducted under the other, and in the process a trench is formed. The Marianas Trench (paralleling the Mariana Islands), for example, marks where the fast-moving Pacific Plate converges against the slower moving Philippine Plate.
A bachelor's or master's degree is typically required for entry-level marine biology research jobs, such as those at private research organizations and biotechnology companies. Doctoral degrees are usually required for faculty positions and other jobs that allow you to follow your own research interests.
Marine biology education programs prepare students to work in laboratories or in the field to collect marine samples. Marine biologists are trained to undertake a wide range of research projects where they learn about the physical, chemical and biological processes of different marine plants and animals.tudents applying for marine biology positions need to fulfill the following marine biologist education requirements: 1  High school diploma or GED. 2  Bachelor's degree in biology or related sciences. 3  Internship or externship in the field.