Salary Ranges and Career Opportunities for Marine Scientists
Salary ranges for marine scientists vary considerably. Depending on the location, experience, and skill level, a marine scientist can earn from $46,000 to $111,000 annually. [..]
About Me
David Hastings Professor is a marine geochemist and chemical oceanographer. He landed on the shores of Tampa Bay in 2000 to teach marine science, environmental science, and chemistry at Eckerd College. David Hastings Professor started this adventure studying chemistry at Princeton University and received his Ph.D. in chemical oceanography from the University of Washington.
David Hastings Professor retired from teaching at Eckerd College, a small liberal arts college in St Petersburg, FL. He likes to sing, hike, swim, canoe and kayak, and is passionate about homemade lemon sorbet.
Portfolio
His primary research interest is paleoclimatology, understanding the history of past climate changes as revealed in ocean sediments. David Hastings Professor also studies the impact of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on ocean sediments and microplastics in the marine environment.
Recent News
Does Marine Biology Require Math?
The answer to the question, “Does marine biology require math?” depends on your goals. Some marine scientists have a background in math. Others don’t. They [..]
David Hastings Professor and Marine Science Expert Discusses How Alternative Energy Sources are Competing with Fossil Fuel
“It’s a common and dated misconception that fossil fuels are somehow cheaper than renewable sources of energy,” says David Hastings, professor and marine science expert. [..]
David Hastings Professor and Marine Scientist Explains How We Can Lessen Our Contribution to Climate Change
As our planet warms, extreme weather including hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme heat are becoming more intense. Sea levels are rising at a rapid rate while [..]