Jacqueline Morris
Necessary Education
• Ph.D.- independent
study
• Masters Degreeapplied research
• Education in
Marine/Aquatic
Biology
• Voluntary certification
from Society of
Wetland Scientists
Job Title/Responsibilities
• Design environmental studies that assess potential
impacts of oil and gas development on the marine
environment.
– Many studies have been carried out to investigate the impacts of
drilling products on marine creatures living in the water column
and around the production platform. MMS marine biologists also
study resources of the Gulf of Mexico such as coastal wetlands,
sea grasses, barrier islands, submarine banks, and live bottoms.
Possible Employment
Opportunities
• Job opportunities exist in
state and Federal
agencies, ecological
consulting firms, industry,
medical laboratories, and
educational institutions
• everything from
government to teaching
to popular book writing
• -Teacher in university or high
school
-Researcher (University,
oceanographic laboratory)
-Laboratory technician in
university, oceanographic
laboratory
-Resource manager for public
agency such as fisheries
agency, a state
dept. of environmental
protection
-Technician or field worker in
consulting company
-Biologist working in
environmental advocacy
organization
-Biologist working in aquarium
or zoo
Salary/Benefits
• $62,700/year
• paid travel to go to meetings, field work in great places,
etc.
• Depends on place of employment; if a state employee,
good retirement and health benefits
Groton, CT
Groton
Where to Live
• Willow Pond
Apartments
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– 55 South Road
Groton, CT 06340
2 bedrooms
1.0 bath
$750/mo
Major Utilities Included:
Water, Sewer, Trash, Pest
Control
Apartment Features
• Air Conditioning
• Sliding Glass Doors
• Dishwasher
• Private Balconies
• Garbage Disposal
• Pre-Wire Telephone And Cable
• High Speed Internet Access
• Extra Large Storage Closet
• Private Patio / Balcony
• Completely Equipped Kitchens
• Wall To Wall Carpeting
• Air Conditioning
• Mini Blinds
Bedrooms
• BED $159.99
• Six Drawer Dresser
$143.99
• Sliding Door Cabinet
$119.99
• 2 Night Stands
$24.99 each, $49.98
together
• Futon $269.99
Living Room
• Computer Desk
$79.99
• Papasan Chair &
Cushion $99.99
• Three Tables $169
• Sofa and Couch
$697
Kitchen and Dining room
• Table and Chairs
$249
• Kitchen Cart $89.99
• Cooking Set $99.99
• Food Storage boxes
$17.99
Community Features
• Laundry Facility
• Public Transportation
• Coin-Operated Laundry
Facilities
• Cable / Satellite TV
• Professional On-Site
Maintenance Staff
• Pet-friendly*
• Children's Playground
• Cats Allowed
• Recreation Area
• Circuit Breakers/Indiv.
Thermostats
• Barbecue/Picnic Facilities
• Located On Bus Route
• 24 Hour Emergency
Maintenance
Car
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2001 Honda Civic EX Sedan
Color: Green
Miles: 28913
$13995
Paying For My Car
• 60 Months, at 9.0% interest rate
• $290.92/month, with $1,000 down
• Or, $311.68/month, with zero down
Personal Expenses
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Phone $14.99, $0.039
Groceries $60.00
Internet $9.95
Cell phone $29.99,.45
Clothing $25
Prescription Drugs
$15
• Entertainment $35.00
Donations/ Investments
• Weekly donation of ten dollars
– Saint Mary's Top of Fort Hill 69 Groton Long
Point Rd., Groton 445-1446
Automatic Deductions
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$100 for gas and misc. car repairs
$100 for college loans
25% of annual salary for taxes, $15,675
5% of monthly take home pay to be
deposited into bank of choice, $195.94
Monthly Expenditures
Monthly
Income
after
Taxes 25%
of annual
income
Monthly
Income
after 5%
is put in
Bank
Monthly
Income after
automatic
deductions(
Gas and Misc.
Car repairs,
and college
loans) $200
Monthly
Income after
monthly
expenses
(including
donation,
apartment,
car) of
Furniture
for house
$2246.89,
only an
expense first
month
$1261.18
$3918.75 $3722.81 $3522.81 $2261.63 $14.74
Month
Expenses
Excess for savings
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
$3904.01
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$1657.12
$14.74
$2276.37
$4538
$6799.63
$9061.30
$11323
$13585
$15846
$18108
$20369
$22631
December
$1657.12
$24893
Bibliography
• http://www.town.groton.ct.us/
• http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/mycar
eer.html
• Homevisions.com
• Overstock.com
• Target.com
• Valucity.com