Do employers care about GPA?

Hi everybody! This is my first post in this subreddit, so you can delete if repetitive, or not allowed!!

I was wondering if GPA is important to be able to obtain a career in this field? Marine biology has always been one of my passions, specifically dealing with sharks! I would love to be able to do research and career work on them!

My question is: Do employers care about GPA?

I’m currently an undergraduate student, and my GPA has me stressing out. Again, I would love to work with marine wildlife and help conservation efforts, or help protect animals with negative stigma, like sharks, or even just contribute to research efforts on them. I just feel like my GPA being low would hinder me from pursuing my passion. For reference, it’s sitting at a 3.15, but after recent courses, I see it dropping down further, unfortunately. I’m a sophomore this year, a junior in the fall, if that helps put things into perspective as well.

I appreciate the feedback in advance! Thank you! :)