Conservation Careers Webinar
How to work in Marine Conservation
How to find your niche, break into the field, and build a career protecting our oceans
Working in marine conservation is one of the most meaningful careers on the planet — but many aspiring conservationists don't know where to start, which role fits them, or how to become competitive for jobs.
In this free live webinar, we'll explore what a marine conservation career really looks like, bust the biggest myths holding people back, and show you the pathways that actually lead to paid work protecting our oceans.
How to Become a Marine Conservationist
Why this matters
Marine conservation is urgent and growing — but the career routes into it are rarely mapped out clearly.
Whether you're a student, a career switcher, or a biologist wanting to go deeper into conservation, understanding the landscape is the first step to finding your place within it.
It's no surprise that marine conservation skills and knowledge are among the most searched topics on Conservation Careers — and demand for professionals in this space is only increasing.
Join Nick Askew and Dr David to explore:
- What does a marine conservation career actually look like? From scientist to policy advocate to communicator — the full picture.
- Which marine conservation pathway fits you? How to identify your niche using causes + roles.
- What do employers look for? The real skills and experience that get people hired.
- How do you get started? Practical next steps, including our new Certificate in Marine Conservation.
You'll also have the chance to ask your own questions live.
Is this webinar right for you?
This session is designed for:
- Students studying marine biology, ecology or environmental science
- Aspiring marine conservationists who aren't sure where to start
- Career switchers drawn to the ocean and wanting to make it their work
- Conservationists looking to specialise in the marine space
- Anyone curious about our Certificate in Marine Conservation
You do not need prior conservation experience to attend.
Meet your trainers:
Dr Nick Askew
Nick is the Founder and Director of Conservation Careers and holds a PhD in the behavioural ecology of Barn Owls.
Over the past 25 years, Nick has worked across the academic, public, private, charity, and enterprise sectors, raising over £2.5 million for conservation projects across 120 countries, and helping thousands of people to follow in his footsteps.
Nick is passionate about helping aspiring and professional conservationists to increase their impact and strengthen their employability.
Dr David Shiffman
David is a marine conservation biologist, science communicator, and Conservation Careers' Expert in Residence for Marine Conservation. He specialises in translating marine science into real-world policy, is the author of Why Sharks Matter.
He brings both deep subject expertise and a career-spanning perspective to the Certificate in Marine Conservation, helping students understand not just the science, but what it actually takes to build a meaningful career protecting our oceans.
Join this live event
Can't attend live? Registered attendees get the replay.