Out in the Field: Discovering a career in field biology

Driven by a life long interest in the aquatic world, Tim Hovey turned his back on a low level engineering job to begin training for a career in field biology. The early training takes Tim from the high seas of the Pacific Ocean, to the dusty roads of Baja California in the pursuit of science. Sleeping in the dirt and living off the bounty of the sea, Tim learned to adapt to the often rugged and uncomfortable field conditions. Out in the field chronicles the many adventures of an outdoor career that a large percentage of the general public may never see. Tim scrapes away the romantic and often misunderstood view of marine scientists, and takes an honest and humorous look at what it takes to become a field biologist. And while Tim was completely aware that changing career paths would eventually lead him to a job working outdoors, he had no idea that on several occasions it would also risk his life

Author: Tim E. Hovey
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 04/16/2012
Pages: 202
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.43d
ISBN: 9781475182422

About the Author
Born and raised in southern California, Tim Hovey began exploring the ocean shores and coastal creeks of Santa Barbara at the age of five. After high school, he began work in the engineering field, taking night classes and slowly moving towards an engineering degree. In his early twenties, he realized he didn't like what he was doing. With an outdoor interest in mind, Tim turned his back on the engineering career to begin training as a field biologist in 1990. Tim is currently employed as a fisheries biologist for the state of California. He received his Master's Degree in Marine biology from California State University at Northridge in 1995. Since graduating, Tim has worked as a marine biologist for a marine consultant, a fisheries manager for a non- profit marine enhancement project and as an associate fisheries biologist for the California Department of Fish and Game. He has authored several scientific articles on fisheries topics, including reproductive strategies, spawning behavior, age and growth and exotic species effects on native resources. Tim also regularly contributes to periodicals like Outdoor California, Western Outdoor News and Hunter Education Quarterly. Tim is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys sharing his love of fishing, hunting, spear fishing and the outdoors with his family. He currently lives in southern California with his lovely and understanding wife, Cheryl, and his daughters Alyssa and Jessica.

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