marine mammal biologist

hello! My name is(lilskip).  I have to do a project for my honors
biology class and i have to interview a marine mammal biologist.  here
are a few questions, if you have time, that you can answer for me. 
Thanks a bunch!

1.) What skills and aptitudes are needed or helpful for this career?






2.) Why did you choose this career?





3.) Do you consider this job to be an important part of your daily
activities(central to your life activity)?





4.) What type of training would a person need to succeed in a job like
this?





5.) If you could change one thing in your job, what would it be?





6.) Describe the working conditions associated with this career?