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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I have been bitten by some animal in the ocean along the Baja California coast. I don't know what it was but looking at the bite it looks like a snake. Is there anyway to identify what exactly bit me even though that happened 2 years ago?

Asked by Alina over 8 years ago

 

Hey David,
I'm currently working on an animation about lobster optics in ration to X-Ray detectors. My question is: how is the image processed to the lobsters brain?

Asked by Science Animator almost 10 years ago

 

how does rubbish dumped in our oceans affect our marine life?

Asked by EXPIREMENT:666 over 6 years ago

 

I am considering using LED lighting on my fishing pier in south Texas for attracting fish. Insects cannot see this particular UV light and are not attracted to it. Can fish see the bright white UV light?

Asked by Lynn Woods about 12 years ago

 

Are salt water crocodile marine creatures??

Asked by Niki almost 8 years ago

 

I am 14, I have been to many camps, activities, etc for Marine Biology. At places such as UNCW. I am looking for some volunteering, people to talk with, people to "shadow." I was wondering if you had any advice for me me?

Asked by Abigail Whitehurst about 11 years ago

 

I want to know what a specific egg is we found in the sea today. We are in Bahrain and the egg is a whitish with a clear cylinder disc inside. I have a photo but cannot seem to figure it out. They were attached to a rock.

Asked by Eli almost 6 years ago