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    Introduction Marine Biology is the scientific study of organisms in the ocean or other marine bodies of water. Marine Biologists are the examiners of this science. Marine Biologists play an important role in today’s society because 71% of the Earth is made up of water and only 5% of water on Earth has been discovered (“Ocean”). Without having these scientists in our communities today, the largest part of Earth would remain a mystery. The process of becoming a Marine Biologist is no easy task. It

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    far? In marine biology this year we have covered many topics. We began the by learning to snorkel safely, in this topic we spent a couple of weeks learning the correct techniques and safety measures to snorkel safely. During this time, we went on many trips out of school to go on dives as a group to practice our skills for the final practical examination. After completing the snorkelling component of the marine biology course we went on to learn about how to maintain a temperate marine aquarium

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    Marine biology takes determination, an adventurous mind, and a love for the ocean and the animals that live in it. Marine biologists study the behaviors and habitats of marine life in oceans all over the world. Being a marine biologist may be difficult for people with a phobia of the ocean or dangerous animals that live in it, but with the right education and love for the ocean and marine animals, marine biology is a fascinating and adventurous job for someone with a passion for the ocean. The key

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    Marine biology is perfect for budding underwater explorers. It's just the job for those who are fascinated by sharks, fish, coral, and other sea creatures. Marine biologists are scientists who study saltwater life and its environment. Some biologists study how these types of creatures interact with each other. For instance, they might observe how sea anemones and coral interact in their habitats. Others study the effects of weather and environmental changes on the oceans. Many of these biologists

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    specific profession that I wanted to partake as an adult. I believe that becoming a marine biologist would be the best way to fulfill my dream. My strength and passion for science will naturally help me to be a strong and dedicated student to further my studies. I am hoping to pursue and minor in oceanography as well. I think oceanography would be an excellent minor to have—as a person that looks at the ocean as a marine wildlife sanctuary. This minor will advance the knowledge of a biologist to understand

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    As a four-year-old, I wandered among the wave pools and stooped down to examine any visible sea life. In my right hand, I carried a net to capture any marine organisms I needed to examine. Hermit crabs with elaborate shells and minnows with original patterns were often victims of my net. I practiced counting the appendages on the crabs and connecting the dots on the minnows with my fingers. How do crabs construct their shells, I wondered? This was one of the hundreds of unanswered questions, which

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    Marine Biology Goals

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    My career goal is to become a Marine Biologist, but my goal for college is to go to school and major in Environmental Biology. My hope is that after four years of majoring in environmental biology it will set me on my career goal to become a marine biologist. My decision to major in Environmental Biology is because Environmental Biology is very broad. It does not set you one just one thing, instead it branches off into different career paths, such as ecology, habitat restoration, wildlife rehabilitation

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    Marine Biology Essay

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    but am not sure of yet is a marine biologist. With marine biology there is a lot of different things that this course will help me with. Like figuring out the word parts of the scientific names of different aquatic organisms or even just reading the names of the species. Also with being a marine biologist you'd have to write papers and reports to be able to show what you've discovered and what you know about them. Something else i'd like to along with marine biology is own my own facility where

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    ocean will take care of you. Growing up in Hawaii I was surrounded by ocean and you can’t live near the water and not be curious about what is out there. This curiosity led me to marine biology and my love for learning about the ocean. My academic goals are to graduate in four years with a bachelors in marine biology and to continue on to complete a masters in either zoology or oceanography and a PhD in a field within oceanography. When it comes to my education I want to be well rounded in the different

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    My goals for my education are to graduate high school and go to college and study either to be a medical assistant or a marine biologist. I heard in many cases that a marine biologist is a really cool career to be in because you get to study sea creatures or even bigger ocean animals ,which I like to know where the sea creatures came from and how they live every day under the water and what they

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