'Generation Nemo': motivations, satisfaction and career goals of marine biology students

Marine biology is an increasingly preferred study major and career among youth. This is particularly the case of countries with extensive coastlines, such as Italy. In order to understand what exactly is fuelling this trend, and whether it culminates in the successful absorption of marine biologists...

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Published in:	Journal of biological education 2018-10, Vol.52 (4), p.391-405
Main Authors:	Lucrezi, Serena, Milanese, Martina, Danovaro, Roberto, Cerrano, Carlo
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