Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist

David Aldridge

Southampton, UK

Male, 25

After doing an undergraduate degree in marine biology, I'm now doing a marine biology PhD in the UK at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. I love what I do, but, contrary to popular belief, very few marine biologists actually swim with dolphins or spend their days scuba diving. In my spare time I edit a blog on marine science. Below is a link to a blog post I wrote on why I dread telling people I'm a marine biologist. I recommend that you check it out!

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Last Answer on January 23, 2013

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Hi David my name is rebecca and my 9 yr old son ridge has a quesion..He wants to know if you know any information on a sea animal that makes a sound called the bloop..? Supposed to be a giant sea crature of some sort?

Asked by ridge bevan almost 10 years ago

 

What are the perks of being a marine biologist? Is it hard to become a marine biologist?

Asked by Jeremy Berry over 8 years ago

 

what is the most helpful thing you can do form fish in you community?

Asked by sazzy almost 8 years ago

 

How many snails have a dye gland (like Murex brandaris, Hexaplex trunculus, Stramonita haemastoma) and live (or lived) in the Mediterranean sea.

Asked by Wolf over 11 years ago

 

I am interested in becoming a marine biologist, but I am a vegan. Do you dissect marine life often as part of your job? What kind of marine life if you do?

Asked by Julia Scheeler over 11 years ago

 

The Antarctic octopus uses RNA editing for thermoregulation. How would it fare in warmer waters? Could it adjust quickly, gradually, or not at all? Thank you.

Asked by Mark S. over 11 years ago

 

i want to be a marine biologist but i dont know what branch. ive tried to google the branch i want but different ones keep coming up so i thought why not ask an actual marine biologist? basically i want to work with like everything like mammals, fish, sponges. i was just wondering if there was a branch where i could do all that?

Asked by kierstin over 8 years ago