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Fishing and processing vessels from the then German Democratic Republic (GDR) targeting spawning Atlantic herring on Georges Bank, September 1974.

Fishing and processing vessels from the then German Democratic Republic (GDR) targeting spawning Atlantic herring on Georges Bank, September 1974.

In this “Food for Thought” piece published in the , Steve Murawski, Professor and St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership Endowed Chair, traces the milestones of his nearly 50-year-long career in ocean science – and shares invaluable lessons he has learned along the way.

Steve Murawski

Steve Murawski

Finding a job that excites and motivates us as individuals makes all the difference between “having a job” and “building a career” fed by our passions, he says. And this priceless gem meant for early career scientists: “Don’t get discouraged with the pace of your professional development – we all have to pay a certain amount of professional dues and this time in your career is important for developing your skills and finding your inspiration.”

Gratulacje, Steve!

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