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    Marine Biologist 70% of Earth is covered by ocean and only a small fraction of that has been explored. Marine biology is the science of the ocean. Marine biologists study all kind of ocean animals from weighing several tons to being microscopic. Marine biologists help save the ocean and discover it at the same time. Marine biology is the study of ocean life. Marine biologists study all kinds of animals from tiny crustaceans such as the hermit crab to huge mammals such as the blue whale. Marine biology

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    The quote by Benjamin Franklin, “If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins” relates to my life and the factors that affected my college decision. Because I was fascinated about marine life and their environment, I wanted to major in Marine Biology and make a career out of it. While Marine Biology was my passion, after further researching all my options for college, I had to let reason play a role in determining where I would go. Back in eighth grade, our family vacationed in the Cayman Islands

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    6. There are various types of experiments and observations a Marine Biologist can do with SCUBA. They can experience the environment they are studying and see how the organisms interact in their natural habitat. They are also able to stay underwater for longer periods of time, which gives them more time to study how organisms interact and their surroundings. However, there are limitations for what scientists can do with SCUBA. The limitations that the beginning scientists encountered included the

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    Only 5% of the entire ocean has been explored. That number is so unbelievable because the earth is 71% water; it takes up most of the earth! Marine biology is the study of life in the oceans and other saltwater environments (Kahle). Marine biologists study saltwater plants, animals, habitats, and how all of those factors work together in harmony (Kahle). The ocean is more important than most people realize; it drives weather, regulates temperature, and, ultimately, supports all living organisms

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    Moore for his interest in studying marine biology using innovative ocean technologies. Working with Dr. Moore will allow me to further my knowledge in marine biology by using field methods that I am interested in, but have not had the chance to work with. I want to learn more about using ROV’s and other technology to monitor underwater environments. Studying in the Ecosystems Electronics Lab will give me a unique chance to research the twilight zone and other marine environments through field methods

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    Marine Biology and Ocean Conservation is a very important major. It consists of many fields that deal with marine ecosystems and how they affect the world around them. Some fields of study are focused on conservation work, which is cleaning up the ocean, protecting wildlife, and rehabilitation. The ocean is a vast area of water that contains many ecosystems that are beneficial to humans and other organisms. An abundant amount of human waste ends up in the ocean, which has contaminated marine ecosystems

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    time I felt the sand in my toes and the salt water on my face. These memories inspired me to give back to the ocean and its inhabitants and follow my dreams of becoming a marine biologist. When I was young I was so interested in marine life and how the world under water was so different from ours. It wasn't until I visited Mote Marine when I was exacerbated by the abundance of reef fish species, the beauty of coral reefs, and Mote Marine’s numerous research programs. This is when I knew that I wanted

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    When I was nine years old, my second grade science teacher introduced me to my first marine biology book, called What Lives in the Sea. From what they ate to how they looked, the book taught me so much about fish and ignited my passion for science. As a child, watching Animal Planet and Discovery could only teach me so much. I soon moved beyond the water and became interested in the land, the mountains, and the plains. My mind probed father still. From the synchronized movements of schools

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    Algebra Ms. Marissa Gadia 18, April 2017 Marine Biology Marine biology is the study of organisms in the oceans and other saltwater environments. Including their behavior and interactions with the environment. All plant and animal life forms are included from the microscopic pico plankton al the way to the majestic blue whale. Marine biology is a very broad area so most researchers select a particular area of interest and specialize on

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    Scuba Pro Magazine, exclusive by Briley Balding famous marine biologist. Writing for a famous science magazine would be a dream come true. Growing up with no ocean easily available, marine biology could seem like an outrageous choice for my major. On the other hand it may seem like an amazing adventure. Marine science, mainly biology is very exciting to me. My grandfather has been a scuba diver for many years and I think that is what sparked my love for all things ocean related. Studying the

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