And AUV recovery–bringing the robot back onto the ship–is one of the most skilled tasks in the industry. His advice to you is: If you’re even a little bit interested, go for it. You can start by building things at home, tinkering with electronics, or joining practical hobby clubs. You don’t need top exam scores to succeed in a hands‑on technical career.
The ocean is full of mysteries, and so are the careers connected to it. Marian, Steven, Heath and Nathan all took different paths. Some loved school. Some didn’t. Some planned their careers carefully. Others stumbled into them by accident. But they all found exciting futures by following curiosity, learning new skills, and saying “yes” to opportunities. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You need to stay curious–the rest can grow from there.
