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.
5 Steps: Experience and Education Needed to Become a Marine Biologist Rachael Many of our students returning from Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, or Mexico, working side-by-side with field researchers, come home with a new goal in life: become a marine biologist. 1  Pursuing a career in marine biology or oceanography can be a challenging road to travel, but youâll be hard-pressed to find a marine biologist with regrets. Hopefully the following tips will help you navigate the multifarious paths to becoming a marine biologist: â 1 Get Your Feet Wet!â Most conservation researchers â marine or otherwise â are driven to pursue their career out of a downright love of and curiosity about the natural world.