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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Have you ever seen a weird sea creature that you have never seen before? Which of these animals do you think is the most interesting and why?
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Asked by DrewH. about 6 years ago

 

Hi my name is brandi I am 10 years old and I want to become a marine biologist when I grow up do you have any advice for me on how to go about my dream

Asked by brandi dyck over 11 years ago

 

do you find it hard being a marine biologist with everything else going on in your life or is it easily worked into your life?

Asked by westcoast22 about 11 years ago

 

I found what I think was a sea urchin in my soup and I pulled it out of my mouth. I just need to be sure it’s a sea urchin and would like to know if I am in any danger. Any way I can submit a photo for someone to look at?

Asked by Ruby Mortensen about 7 years ago

 

what type of salary does a marine biologist have?

Asked by westcoast22 about 11 years ago

 

what would you recomend a high school student should do to make becoming a marine biologist easier?

Asked by westcoast22 about 11 years ago

 

I want to become a marine biologist but don't know what classes to take my junior or senior year and during college

Asked by Shawna O'Leary over 7 years ago