Ecology

Ecologists can be found in varied jobs in most sectors of the economy. They explore a wide variety of fields like agriculture, forestry, nature conservation, pollution control, regional development and environmental education to name a few. Most ecologists are scientists with backgrounds in chemistry, environmental Science, botany, zoology, forestry, geology, biology, climatology, statistics and, in many cases, economics. There are different sub specialties under this branch, for example there are marine ecologists who study aquatic ecosystems, then there are forest ecologists who studies the forest environment and its impact- while some specialize in studying plant life others specialize in animal life.
The primary duty of ecologists is to investigate the species within ecosystems and gather scientific and behavioral information. An ecologist ensures that available natural resources are being used efficiently and responsibly. Ecologists spend most of their time doing research, analyzing data and preparing reports. These scientists work mainly with research and higher education institutions, private research laboratories, and governmental agencies. Many careers in ecology require both education and field experience to be successful. Moreover, a love for outdoors, an innate interest in nature and observation is essential, to be in this field.