Did you know that aquarists have one of the happiest careers in the US? And here’s a fun fact: Aquarists pay really close attention to animals, to the extent that they know specific fish prefer certain spots and only eat certain food! Meet Jena Martinez, an experienced aquarist currently working at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute. In this episode, she shares what it’s really like to be an aquarist, their daily tasks, and an overview of how they work with animals, including fish, sharks, invertebrates, and much more... FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 An overview of Jena’s journey to becoming an aquarist 05:21 What an aquarist’s lifestyle look like 07:34 What it’s like working with diverse animal species at aquariums 10:07 Tools and technologies used on the job 13:34 Working with unique animals is fascinating and challenging 19:39 Aquarium care involves specific knowledge and problem-solving 22:02 Volunteering provides valuable experience and job opportunities 26:21 Ladder for career growth varies at workplaces 29:29 Careers in wildlife conservation and changing paths 33:12 Discover job opportunities, subscribe for updates, engage