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Azriel
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What is marine biology like??
I wanna know what marine biology is like because I want know what to expect and what I need to know about this career!!
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Shedrach Kongvong
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Marine Biology is the study of life under the ocean. Marine Biologists try to understand how life works with marine organisms and their environment, but it is much more complex than it sounds. The field can be very specific. I know of someone who's studying the vision of a particular marine fish. It's an exciting and challenging field that is good for anyone curious about what goes on in our oceans.
Ashlynn Darr
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Marine biology offers a wide range of career opportunities. Many of these jobs are within state or federal government agencies, but there are also more advanced roles available in research laboratories. If you're considering a career in marine biology, interning at NOAA during the summer is a fantastic opportunity for students.
I recommend you read this website on types of marine biology jobs : https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/careers-more/career-paths
this video shows most common marine biology jobs that you should know about: https://youtu.be/nwyqp8KFGiI?si=u_8mqJZNC4Qg5aqb
you will most likely use this website for research purposes: https://www.sciencedirect.com/
list of colleges that offer great marine biology programs : https://blog.collegevine.com/best-colleges-for-marine-biology
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Hi, I am a fellow student who is also looking into marine bio. I am interested on the zoo and aqurium side of things. Marine Bio offers A LOT of stuff. from whales to bacteria you can find pretty much anything. I would look into NOAA's website to all kinds of work they do!
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