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A marine biologist is someone who studies, protects, and in some cases trains marine animals. Contrary to what people may think, a marine biologist does not just play with dolphins all day. There are many different fields such as microscopic life, marine invertebrates, fish, seabirds, reefs, and more. You may be observing marine organisms habitats, testing DNA, or collecting seaweed or sea sponges.
I particularly enjoy this subject because it has a lot to do with oceans, and lakes in which I have always enjoyed. Even when snorkeling I had found all of the various types of creatures fascinating. Also, the plant life and all of the different habitats and homes of the fish I found interesting and very cool to look at. The concept of Marine Biology is not just fun to think to work in because I may be able to swim around all day. But it is also very important to protect these creatures so many more people after me may look and observe them also. Which will effect future generations and their ability to study what we left behind. This career choice connects to my learning style because I am a hands on learner. Being able to go out into the water to hold and see things is part of how I learn and what I am interested in.
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In order to practice marine biology I know that I would have to study subjects such as biology, chemistry, math, and a marine science class if possible. Zoology would also help. In most cases in order to get a job somewhere in marine biology you must have a Master's of Science degree in Marine Biology. As said by David Campbell, "I work with average people and some remarkable ones too." So according to him and other research this job has a lot of leeway and you can't put a name on exactly what you're going to do. However for me, if I were a scientist this is that kind that I would be. I am accomplishing my goals of helping to better the oceans, and studying them for more people like me, who want to know more about marine life.
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I've always thought that marine biology would be an interesting career, but I didn't know that the people who trained animals were considered marine biologists too. I wonder how much they have to know about the field compared to the people that study and protect the marine animals.
I found this article very interesting especially since I know a lot of people that have told me they wanted to be a marine biologist and I didn't fully know what all they did until now.
I enjoyed reading your article on marine biology greatly. I actually did think marine biologist played with the dolphins most of the time and worked around that. Sounds silly but it's what I though because of movies I saw when I was little. It would be very interesting to see the world underneath what we always see: land.
I loved reading your blog! I actually picked marine biology for my topic also. It think this is a very important field to study since so much life on earth exists in the oceans. There is also so much of the ocean that hasn't yet been explored, and i would love to be the one to discover that.
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