As with oceanic-continental convergence, when two oceanic plates converge, one is usually subducted under the other, and in the process a trench is formed. The Marianas Trench (paralleling the Mariana Islands), for example, marks where the fast-moving Pacific Plate converges against the slower moving Philippine Plate.
A bachelor's or master's degree is typically required for entry-level marine biology research jobs, such as those at private research organizations and biotechnology companies. Doctoral degrees are usually required for faculty positions and other jobs that allow you to follow your own research interests.
Pursue a Graduate degree in Marine Biology: While a graduate degree is far from a necessity en route to becoming a marine biologist or an active and contributing member to the world of conservation, most successful researchers would tell you that an M.S. or Ph.D. degree could be added to the list of education needed to be a marine biologist. By this point youâve had ample time to explore a number of marine biology avenues and can concentrate on a narrowly-focused research interest.