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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Hia , I had a question. Where can a marine biologist work? Ever since I was little I've wanted to be a marine biologist. I know a lot about the ocean and the marine animals. I'm really passionate about it. Once I finish college where can I work?

Asked by Liv over 9 years ago

 

Are you expected to work over time?

Asked by Destiny over 6 years ago

 

Hey I'm in 9th grade, is it possible to place fish eggs in a tank, let them grow up, and then release them back into the ocean safely? Would this over populate, would they die quickly, etc.

Asked by OliviaBird over 7 years ago

 

Do you have a set sechedule or does it change?

Asked by Destiny over 6 years ago

 

Do you have a set sechedule or does it change?

Asked by Destiny over 6 years ago

 

I am trying to locate what control and/or predatory measures exist within a red lionfish's native range, that keep them from being a menace there.

Every article that I have found, only mentions the impact of lion fish in the Atlantic.

Asked by mmoore over 11 years ago

 

Recently, I read that the reason why mammals have never evolved gills is because gills for warm-blooded animals would have to be gigantic. If so, then why does the warm-blooded opah fish have gills? Thank you very much for your help!

Asked by Lisa about 7 years ago