Marine Biologist

How much of your observation of marine life happens in aquarium environments vs actually going underwater yourself?

Asked by Solomon over 12 years ago

Most of my time is spent in a lab on land. Few marine biologists that I know actually collect the data they need by scuba diving... although, yes there are people who do get to dive quite a lot, this is the exception NOT the rule. Most data is collected at sea on research cruises. These can last anywhere between a few days to 2 months. Most marine biologists will spend no more than a few months at sea each year. The rest of the time is spent analyzing samples in the lab or analyzing data/reading on the computer.

Aside from oil spills, what environmental threats to marine life keep you up at night?

Asked by 50 Shades of Rae over 12 years ago

I think the three biggest threats that I can think of are: overfishing, rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification. But the biggest threat is really all of these things acting together. On there own, there is a chance that oceanic ecosytems could adjust, but when they all occur at the same time it puts so much pressure on life in the oceans. I guess it would be comparable to someone going into hospital with cancer: on its own it’s bad enough, but if they have heart disease and kidney failure as well it just makes makes recovery much less likely. You mention oil spills. They are bad, but compared to these other problems the effects occur over a much smaller area with things gradually getting better after the spill is cleaned up. They’re certainly a problem, but maybe because they lend themselves to very dramatic images on TV etc. they get more attention than some larger, more pervasive environmental problems.

What's the single most breathtaking aquatic life form you've ever seen?

Asked by phish-eyed over 12 years ago

During one research cruise I went on you could see great bright flashes of light coming from the wake of the ship during the night. This is caused by a type of phytoplankton that emits light when it is disturbed (probably as a defence strategy). A few of us would often spend hours watching these displays... it was truly mesmerising! You can see this bioluminescence in the video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&;v=uUbIWqiynBY

How often do people crack the Seinfeld joke at you:) ?

Asked by TheSeaWasAngry over 12 years ago

Seinfeld isn’t as big in the UK as in the US, so not that often actually. I guess one funny thing about that episode is that George does actually look like quite a lot of the marine biologists that I know... we don’t all look like jacques cousteau, unfortunately.

When did you know you wanted to go into marine biology? Was it an early childhood fascination, or something that occurred later in life?

Asked by A Davis over 12 years ago

I’d always had an interest in biology and, like many people I guess, was being gently pushed down the medical doctor route. When I was 17, I went to a university open day and instead of going to the talk on medicine (which I had planned on attending), I ended up sitting in on a talk about various biological sciences. Someone stood up and spoke about marine biology and I was absolutely captivated; I instantly knew that’s what I wanted to study.

Read your blog, so I know not to ask if you swim w/dolphins :) That said, do you feel that shows like Blue Planet are ultimately good for marine biology, in that they get more people interested, or bad because they only focus on the "cute" marine animals?

Asked by Lucky_7 over 12 years ago

Ultimately, shows like that can only be good I think. I guess it is better to get people interested in the general area, and then they are more likely to end up learning about the ‘less cute’ stuff later. As an example, I know lots of people who started studying marine biology because they had been inspired by shows like ‘Blue Planet’. They started with aspirations of working with sharks and dolphins etc. (and some of them did/do), but many others slowly gravitated to less glamorous creatures, found them to be fascinating, and still work on them to this day.

Do you eat seafood, or is that looked down upon in your field?

Asked by Mike over 12 years ago

I do eat seafood, but I do try to eat things that are ecologically sustainable. Humans have to eat something, right, and whatever we eat has some kind of ecological footprint, so I guess it is really about making choices that minimise that footprint (and whilst being a vegetarian would be the best way to do this, I'm afraid I like meat far too much). I try not to eat things that are high up the marine food chain (generally things high up the food chain are worse for the environment): things like tuna and salmon are very bad. The by-catch of fish from even 'dolphin friendly' tuna is horrendous and even farmed salmon need to be fed other fish (usually obtained by environmentally degrading fishing practices). Good things to eat are things low down the food chain: mackerel, mussels and oysters are all very good. My major weakness is battered cod (or haddock) and chips... I love the stuff, but it's not the best fish to eat from an environmental point of view.

What does your home aquarium consist of?

Asked by Solomon over 12 years ago

I’m embarrassed to admit this but I don’t actually own a home aquarium (and I call myself a ‘marine biologist’!). Perhaps when I’m older (richer) I will really splash out on something spectacular.

Are you excited about learning what life exists in the darkest depths of the oceans, as technology progresses and allows us to send down manned submersibles?

Asked by JC over 12 years ago

Although it is not my area of expertise I think it is very exciting. I have friends that go on research cruises to explore the deepest depths of the ocean and they are frequently discovering amazing new life forms... the so-called 'Hoff Crab' springs to mind (discovered a year or two ago), which acquired that name because its hairy chest resembles a certain former Baywatch star. It in fact grows bacteria on its chest which it then eats to stay alive, so it basically farms its own food. To be honest, I think manned submersibles were surpassed some time ago by remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). This is the favoured tool of deep-sea marine biologists as it can dive for far longer than any manned submersible (with no risk of loss to human life).

Once you complete your PhD, are you looking to teach and do research, or is there some other type of marine bio position you're hoping to land?

Asked by abby the great over 12 years ago

I'm not entirely sure to be honest. I'm keeping an open mind right now. I do enjoy science communication, so maybe I'll look for a job doing that. Even if I stay in academia, or get a job in a different sector, I think I will always do it on the side as a hobby.

Is there a certain body of water that stands out above the rest as the most interesting for marine biologists?

Asked by Shrinkant over 12 years ago

It really depends on what you study. Most marine biologists will specialize in a certain area, ranging from equatorial to polar waters, from the surface to the very deepest depths of the ocean.

Have you ever been to the Galapagos or is it something you want to do?

Asked by madisonedwards over 12 years ago

I have not. I would love to go though (as I'm sure any biologist would). Hopefully one day I will have the opportunity.

Two beached whales just washed up near my hometown - really sad (http://huff.to/10uuahR). My question is, how does this happen, and are there instances where the whales can be saved?

Asked by Jasmine m. over 12 years ago

Apologies, but my knowledge of whales is really not very good. I’m not sure whether they can be saved easily: they are obviously very heavy and difficult to get back in the ocean, and whether they have a good chance of survival (if you can achieve this) I really don’t know. As for how it happens I think this article covers most of the main possible reasons: http://environment.about.com/od/biodiversityconservation/f/whale_stranding.htm

You blog about how marine biology isn't anywhere near as exciting as most people think, but did you know that going in? Or were you expecting afternoons of manatee-riding and other aqua-shenanigans?

Asked by JC over 12 years ago

The point isn't that marine biology isn't as exciting as people think, it's that it isn't perhaps (to the outside observer at least) as glamorous as people think... although you do get to go to some amazing places and see some pretty cool stuff. I personally wasn't expecting "afternoons of manatee riding' (I studied it because I was interested in the biology side of it), but I think some people do think it is going to be like that. Those people don't tend to enjoy marine biology very much!

Besides sharks, what other types of marine life present real danger to those who swim in the ocean?

Asked by LockJaws over 12 years ago

First of all, the risk of you being severely injured by marine life is really quite low... especially if you are sensible (so for sharks don't swim near where their prey (marine mammals) gathers or if you have an open wound etc.). What you have to remember though is that the sea is not a swimming pool; it is a natural habitat with other animals living in it -- some of which are toxic/venomous or have a tendency to bite. The marine life that is of potential danger to you will really depend where in the world you are. If you are concerned, it is probably best to research the dangerous marine life in the areas that you surf/swim and find out the best ways to prevent getting caught out by it, or things that you can do to increase your risk of survival if stung etc. (having a mate nearby with a bladder full of urine is handy for jellyfish stings I am told).

I have been wanting to become a marine biologist and I was wondering if you can give me any advice on where to start? Thank you!

Asked by Water-Dog over 10 years ago

Do I need any diving or sailing certifications to become a marine biologist?Can you list all the diving certifications there are?How can I get a scolarship for a marine biology uni?Do marine biologists dive?What does a marine biologist actually do?

Asked by Mary about 11 years ago

What do you do in on a daily basis in warm and cool months?

Asked by Nathan almost 10 years ago

What jobs are available for a marine biologist?Is it easy to find a job?Where do marine biologists usually work?

Asked by Mary about 11 years ago

What does your day consist of. I want to have a job where I dive and study coral reefs. I want observe coral reefs?

Asked by Cole over 8 years ago

do you ever go in submarines to observe marine life?

Asked by Mary about 11 years ago

How would you describe a normal day at work for you?

Asked by Steph almost 5 years ago

What are some constant problems or challenges you face?

Asked by Steph almost 5 years ago

Hi, I was wondering, around how many species of sea life die a year from eating plastic?

Asked by AJ over 7 years ago

Also, how many plastic bottles are found in Port Phillip Bay a year do you think?

Asked by AJ over 7 years ago

Which field of marine biology would involve a lot of scuba diving?

Asked by mary about 11 years ago

What is your name, I need to mention you in my persuasive for school? Thank you

Asked by AJ over 7 years ago

Is it hard to manage your personal life while working in marine biology? Does it affect your relationships?

Asked by BookLover about 6 years ago

I noticed that when I sweep my hand a few inches above a group of exposed limpets, they make a hissing, bubbling sound. How do they make the sound, and why?

Asked by Erin over 11 years ago

Am I right in thinking that fish tail go side to side and mammal tails go up and down?

Asked by Denise French about 6 years ago

Sorry, I meant barnacles- not limpets.

Asked by Erin over 11 years ago

I am a current student at Wando High School and I have some questions about Mako Sharks for a project in my ELA Class.
What is the best bait to catch mako sharks with?
Where is the most likely place to catch mako sharks?
Are mako sharks hard to catch?

Asked by Matthew over 8 years ago

Hello sir,
I am from India and i am intrested in marine biology i want to ask what should i do to become marine biologist from India.can i become by giving Neet exam held in india?or what should i do.I need some guide.
Hoping for a reply
Thank you

Asked by Nabeel pathan almost 8 years ago

Hello my name is Alynna Ramos and I have been contacting many marine biologists but have gotten no response . I was hoping you would answer me before Monday the 10th so I can present your responses to my class.
Thank you very much
To what degree does pollution actually affect the environment?

In what ways can we potentially stop pollution?

Why do you think animals in the ocean eat the trash ?

What is being done about ocean pollution ?

How many animals around the world are being affected by the garbage?

Asked by Alynna about 8 years ago

blackcod fisherman18 years. The one thing that I observed in blackcod was there ability to heal themselves from horrific wound and bites. Also start to heal after there guts had been removed.the knife line would start to heal on cold wet days...why ?

Asked by Daniel Ggiguere over 10 years ago

Hello, I had a few questions about what you think about Orca captivity in general, also could you please tell me how many orcas get captured each day and how many are currently in captivity. Thank you.

Asked by Mia almost 9 years ago

I have been accepted to 2 different master's programs for marine biology and am having a hard time picking one. The College of Charleston in SC or Hawaii Pacific University. I am not sure which holds more prestige and which I should pick.

Asked by Drew0888 about 8 years ago

I have been looking everywhere, I have called several libraries, scoured the internet and am reaching out to marine biologists; no one is able to tell me how thick a great white shark's skin is. I know a whale shark's is 10 cm and all about denticles

Asked by Joseph R about 7 years ago

What are your daily tasks as a marine biologist?
What sort of education was required?
What do you like/dislike about the job?
Do you work as an individual or are you on a team?
What led you to decide you wanted to be a marine biologist?

Asked by Will I Am over 11 years ago

Can I get your thoughts on whales in captivity? I was looking for an unbiased opinion especially since watching the documentary "Blackfish." Is there any good reason why "Whales should be kept for entertainment purposes?"

Asked by Felecia about 11 years ago

I'm not exactly sure if this is part of marine biology, but i have to write a paper on Fish Estuaries so i was wondering if you could explain what it is, and why it is important

Asked by Camille about 7 years ago

What does a typical day look like for you? How do you use math in your career? Do you like your career (why or why not)? How hard would you say your job is on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the hardest? Thanks! I want to be a Marine Biologist.

Asked by Audrey over 11 years ago

I'm doing an EPQ on marine biology and really want an opinion of a professional. In your opinion, what do you think are a few of the most influential marine organisms on human life? I already have written about algae and whales, but I need a few more

Asked by Hermione over 10 years ago

how many environmental changes you think we have suffered through to overfishing

Asked by chuy over 9 years ago

I have a wonderful idea to share with you. It might even save lives. Can someone make a capsule, that when broken, released a strong scent of killer whales or dolphins to repel sharks. Could that be established?

Asked by Victor over 2 years ago

I am finishing up my freshman year and I am majoring in Marine Biology. This year I took my first BMZ class (Bio/Micro/Zoo) and I struggled quite a bit. The ocean and the animals in it have always been my passion, but is this the right major for me?!

Asked by Andrea almost 12 years ago

I want to become a marine geologist, but can't find one that could answer my questions and I was hoping you may be able to a help. My first question is, where do I start? I'm so confused on what to do and where to go when l leave school.

Asked by A.B over 6 years ago

Hello. I have just finished picking my GCSE Subjects and i did not pick Geography and i was wondering whether this will be a problem? I may also be put in core math will this affect me badly? I really want to become a marine biologist.
Thanks.

Asked by Trinity almost 11 years ago

Hi, I am a 8 years old second grader doing a science experiment on sharks, I really love sharks!
I like to know more about what great white sharks do if the ocean water gets hotter or colder?
I know I can't experiment with real live shark

Asked by bella about 9 years ago

Hello. I am 14 and have just finished picking my GCSE subjects and Geography was not part of it and i was wondering whether this will affect me becoming a marine biologist? I might also be put in core math will this affect me?
thanks

Asked by Trinity almost 11 years ago

What are the impacts if grey nurse sharks go extinct???

Asked by Chris over 10 years ago

what are working conditions like as a marine biologist? (stress, pace, physical comfort, travel, environment, relocation, hours, routine vs. crisis, etc.)

Asked by Lauren B over 7 years ago

Do you think it is possible that some sort of sophisticated warm blood life lives in the deepest depths of the ocean, being substained by the heat of the earth's core?

Asked by T dizzle about 9 years ago

How does each stage of the seahorse life cycle contribute to the organisms’ survival?

Asked by angela over 7 years ago

What is the name of the two bodies of water that run on the west and east sides of Greenland, and connect the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans?

Asked by Eli over 11 years ago

How many fish species live in just freshwater how many in both fresh and salt water and how many in just saltwater? I'm just curious.

Asked by mnbvcxz over 9 years ago

Can I interview you for a project for school?

Asked by Sam about 8 years ago

I am a senior in high school. I really want a degree in Wildlife & Marine Bio..knowing what you know now, is it hard to find jobs after you graduate?? Is it a good field to get into?

Asked by Brandi almost 11 years ago

I want a career working with marine life scuba diving ect. What should I look for if rather be in water with marine life than in a lab studio or writing stuff

Asked by cam m about 10 years ago

Hello,
I am wondering what classes I should take once I get to college to become a Teuthologist. I am already a certified scuba diver.

Asked by Future Teuthologist over 10 years ago

Hi, i live several miles from the gulf of mexico. Today i found a dead gastropod on the pavement in front of my house. How did it get there? Could a bird have carried it for miles, dropped it, then forgot about it?

Asked by Sm almost 10 years ago

Why did you become interested in this career/job?

Asked by Shayna A about 6 years ago

Can you describe how an animal might sendup at an aquarium, or particular where you work?

Asked by Shayna about 6 years ago

Describe if there a lot of travel associated with being a marine biologist. Describe the work environment of a marine biologist.

Asked by Seli about 6 years ago

Do I need to do Physics in high school to become a Marine Biologist? I'm thinking about dropping it because it's challenging and makes me nervous for some reason. However, I am doing Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Geography though.

Asked by Kia almost 10 years ago

Can I still ask you some questions? This website is old.

Asked by Mallory about 8 years ago

Hello. Can you please tell me how I can play a song under water for fish and/or sharks. I am working on something. I'd love to share if you are interested. Thank you in advance.

Asked by Leonardo almost 8 years ago

What sorts of tools or technology do you use to study species and why.

Asked by erin almost 12 years ago

I was talking with my friends and we were legitimately curious what color fish pee is. Is is clear or something else?

Asked by Window enthusiast about 4 years ago

Does this still work? Its really urgent

Asked by mikhael about 10 years ago

How is data apart of yor job

Asked by Shayna about 6 years ago

Adult great whites cant live in captivity, but, if you get an about to pop pregnant female and release the female but keep the baby... would it have a larger chance to survive, and be able to stay in captivity without being stressed?

Asked by Cassandra over 7 years ago

Where do jellyfish keep their organs?

Asked by Shannon over 7 years ago

Does peeing on a jellyfish sting really help? If not, I owe my friend an apology...

Asked by iheartnobody about 12 years ago

What happens to the blood of a dungeness crab when you cook it?

Asked by Greg over 7 years ago

How do you find the gradient and width of a continental slope?

Asked by Dan over 9 years ago

Do Marine Biologists by and large eat seafood?

Asked by Matt about 10 years ago

Do you believe it is best to major in marine biology as an undergrad or something more broad like biology or zoology?

Asked by Lauren R almost 10 years ago

I'm Kayla and I want to go into Marine Biology but I have one question. Do you handle and see a lot of blood?

Asked by Kayla over 11 years ago

How are the organisms in shipwrecks involved in zonation and living together?

Asked by michycandy about 11 years ago

What classes should I be taking for this major?

Asked by Karina Melendez about 8 years ago

I'm sure you heard about people killing sharks for the sport of it. what is your opinion about this?

Asked by Oceanna about 11 years ago

What are some of the most annoying questions you get asked as a Marine Biologist

Asked by Tenick over 6 years ago

I have found on a beach a ball shaped object which has a brown inner part and a white outer. When found the brown was evident butit is now pearly white. What is it?

Asked by Hector Mc Leod almost 8 years ago

How does animal life interact with each other in the ocean?

Asked by alyssa ferdin almost 12 years ago

What can cause Abdominal discomfort, Nausea, Mild inflammatory signs in blood, Not eating, not being social in beluga whales and go undetected in a necropsy?

Asked by Ali over 8 years ago

How much evidence is there to support the reemersion of megladon?

Asked by Tina over 9 years ago

Does it make sense to correlate what's happening at the surface with changes to certain species in the deep sea? For example, can the concentration of Chlorophyll A at the surface be correlated abundance of a species hundreds of meters below?

Asked by Nate about 7 years ago

Found a melon sized growth attached to a rope hanging in lake is spotted and about 6" in diameter .
There is a picture on Pana Lake Community Facebook

Asked by Mike almost 5 years ago

What college courses should i take to be a marine biologist? And also, what jobs can i get with a degree in marine biology? Please list as many as you know of and short descriptions of each job, thank you!(:

Asked by Erica Crawford about 11 years ago

Hello
I am interested in having a career working with marine life and the oceans. what majors should I go for and do you recommend any colleges. Also, do you have any advice for somebody entering the field from high school?

Asked by cory57960 over 9 years ago

Hello, I was wondering what dangers the reverse aging process would cause if it was implemented into humans (like the Turritopsis Dohrnii). Thanks.

Asked by Erza over 8 years ago

If a human holds a baby dolphin ( in the wild) will the dolphins mother still accept it? Or will she reject it?

Asked by Mary about 8 years ago

I am studying Bsc zoology and l am very much interested to become a marine biologist.I would like to know further courses which l should study inorder to become it.Could you please help me out?

Asked by Krishnapriya P P over 5 years ago

Do you feel like you are satisfied with your job? I am looking into becoming a Marine Biologist, and was wondering if you could give me any advice. Is it really worth it to become one, and are they really needed?

Asked by MCmustang over 10 years ago

Why did you decide to become a Marine Biologist?

Asked by Trinity Peterson about 11 years ago

Do salt water crocodiles fall into marine(sea) creature category?

Asked by Niki almost 8 years ago

I was wondering does a marine biologist get to swim with the animals?

Asked by Amber about 8 years ago

Do you guys get to swim with marine animals?

Asked by Amber about 8 years ago

What type of technology do biologists use to interpret dolphin and whale communication?

Asked by Maryam about 12 years ago

i have done Maths in high school and did not choose Biology. Can i still study marine biology?

Asked by pooja over 7 years ago

Do marine biologists train any animals, or do they study them only?

Asked by M. Lindgren about 12 years ago

is there a lot of work around for marine biologists these days ?

Asked by Mitch over 10 years ago

Hi there

I wanted to know, is it normal for Killer Whales to migration to South African Coast? For the pass. Few years I have heard about it and just wanted to know is it about the change in temperature that is causing the change in migration?

Asked by Aneas over 8 years ago

I have a club called the Ocean Club. I just started it, and it's dedicated to helping to save the ocean from pollution and trash. We don't live near the ocean. Can you give me any good ideas on how to inspire my group? I'm only nine!

Asked by The Gacha Sea Gurl about 6 years ago

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

Why does Greek coastline has so many sea Urchins?

Asked by Subhkaran almost 7 years ago

how old do you have to be to actually become a marine biologist because im only 11 and i have always wanted to be one since i was 2 and my dream stared in sea world so can I still do my long life dream while im young or do i have to be an adult!?!?!?

Asked by sayla about 11 years ago

I want to work in a rescue and rehab facility for marine animals. I am currently a psychology major and do not know where to go. What would you suggest I pursue, degree wise?

Asked by anne over 6 years ago

Can sharks use electroreceptors to detect geomagnetism for navigation? I know they detect electricity and initial research indicates that sharks use magnetism for navigation, plus electromagnetism is a single force.

Asked by bubbles about 11 years ago

What are the different fields in marine biology. Are there any that involves making medicine from organisms especially from coral?

Asked by K Mary over 8 years ago

I'm Christina and I'm 12 im also in the 7th grade and I really want to be a marine biologist I want to know what things can I do now that will help me in the future to become a marine biologist

Asked by Christina d over 11 years ago

Questions for school project
1)Name of the scientist/ contact info.
2)Position held
3)Educational background
4)Experience required for position
5)Job description
6)Job avalibility
7) Favorite thing about the job
8) How long have you been working

Asked by Kaleigh Ritti over 8 years ago

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

Hi ! My names Mia I am thinking of becoming a marine biologist once I graduate high school. I however don't know which specific major I would take intrest in. What I want a career in is perhaps being a vet. for marine life? What would that be called?

Asked by Mia Muraca (miamuraca@yahoo.com) about 9 years ago

I have recently watched a video in which a man replaced the water in his goldfishes fish tank with Hennessy cognac. I myself am not sure if the contents of said fish tank were in fact Hennessy or just a coloured liquid, but it made me wonder if a fish really could survive in Hennessy, and if so, how long it would survive. I’m not particularly sure this question will be of interest/importance to you, or in fact of interest/importance to anyone, but I hope that you can help me understand if this is actually possible.

Asked by Kieran Barrett over 6 years ago

Hello there I am in a Marine biology class in high school and we were discussing sponges, I wondered how long do sponges stay alive when they are taken out of water before pronounced officially dead? Thank you

Asked by Brooklynn dawn over 9 years ago

Do you know of a fish that is shaped like a chicken nugget and looks like it would have the texture of a chicken nugget?

Asked by Lexie about 7 years ago

is there any way a baleen whale could be prevented from hearing another baleen whale?

Asked by crypticSea over 8 years ago

how is plastic effecting our oceans

Asked by edward over 6 years ago

Why are sharks less likely to get cancer?

Asked by hanna about 6 years ago

Could There Be Creatures Bigger Than A Blue Whale?

Asked by Harley Davies almost 8 years ago

Could There Be Creatures Bigger Than A Blue Whale? And What Are The Chances Of There Being A Sea Creature Being Bigger Than A Blue Whale.

Asked by Harley Davies almost 8 years ago

What are your opinions on keeping whales in captivity? (ex. Sea World). Do you believe that there are any positives to this practice?

Asked by Oliver almost 6 years ago

My sister got a hermit crab for her birthday,my other sister has a turtle, and I have a pet snail also. Is it safe to put them in the same habitat tank together?

Asked by Laura over 10 years ago

When I was in Greece or Turkey I was in a shallow lake area which connected to the sea (salt water) and saw a blue/purple and white creature which looked like a dragon in the water it moved very fast and it was 1.5 ft long what was it?

Asked by Ilya over 7 years ago

Hi, my name is Destiny Ward and I am a student at Stanly Early College High School in Albemarle, NC. I am writing a Capstone research paper about the effect of pollution on sea turtles. I would very much like to ask you a few questions about this topic that won’t take too much of your time. If you agree, please reply to this email and I will send you my questions. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I eagerly await your reply.

Asked by Deswar463@student.stanlycountyschools.org over 7 years ago

I'm curious about salmon--do you know if they have any social behaviors, or if they are totally solitary? How do salmon interact with each other?

Asked by Tedri over 3 years ago

I had a tiny creature burrow into my leg when I was a child. This was in Nags Head North Carolina. I have a bump inside my leg where this happened. It was so fast I couldn't stop it. Any ideas of what it could have been. It happened 26 years ago.

Asked by Andrea over 10 years ago

how is a respiratory system of goldfish different to that of a human?

Asked by rjs over 8 years ago

Are seals considered animals? My niece wants to be a Marine Biologist and says that mammals are not animals. She's 20 by the way. My sister is also 20 and thinks the same. my mom is in her 50's believes this as well as all mammals live in the ocean.

Asked by Robert L. over 11 years ago

How much does a whale shark egg weigh?

Asked by maddie over 11 years ago

what are some Opportunities for advancement when working as a marine biologist?

Asked by westcoast22 about 11 years ago

What is a good college to go to to prepare me to be out doing field work in the ocean

Asked by Caleb almost 10 years ago

what are some risks you take as a marine biologist?

Asked by westcoast22 about 11 years ago

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?
Thanks,

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

What type of digestive system do Bottlenose Dolphins have?

Asked by Jada over 7 years ago

how does the black sea nettle (Chrysaora achlyos) respond to its internal enviroment, or endocrine system?

Asked by zenja about 12 years ago

What exactly do marine biologists do? I'm 19 and I'm really into nature, photograph, and sharks. I was thinking about doing natural medicine. I'm now considering photographing and studying sharks. I would like to know more about your feild.

Asked by Susan almost 10 years ago

Is this still live? Can I still get help identifying something I found on the beach.

Asked by molleen over 9 years ago

Hello David! We'd like to ask you a few questions for a school project. Our topic is to find a subject that is a true issue with our world nowadays. So we chose the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef. What do you think is a great way to solve this?

Asked by Devin, Ethan, and Ayden over 7 years ago

Where did you go to school?

Asked by Savanna Smith almost 8 years ago

A friend of mine gave me what I believe was a brine shrimp over 8 years ago. Although I have NEVER fed this animal nor changed the habitat in which it is living in OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, IT SURVIVES.

How is this possible?

Asked by jimhelvey over 11 years ago

Ok so I'm sure you get this question a lot but after reading many controversial threads about killer whales vs. great whites.
Who do you believe will win. Please explain.

Asked by Drew over 10 years ago

What is it about Marine Biology that interests you the most?

Asked by Rock N. about 9 years ago

I'm starting class in the fall for Marine Biology as my major. What should I Minor in that would be beneficial for me?

Asked by Chris about 7 years ago

Hi David
My name is Murray Quant and I have a problem you may be able to advice me on ,its in regards to health of captive Dolphins .
contact asap please
muzquant@yahoo.com.au or on FB Murray Quant . Thank very much

Asked by Murray Quant almost 10 years ago

Do marine biologists ever use submarines to study aquatic life?

Asked by boss hog about 12 years ago

Hi this is a question for a friend can you find a toucan in Alaska?

Asked by Charmaine green almost 8 years ago

Are sharks the only marine animals that bump? As a child swimming in Virginia Beach I remember being bumped twice by something before making my dad swim with me back to shore. It wasn’t a person and it felt medium dog sized. Thanks.

Asked by Chrissy over 6 years ago

What is the best way to become a Marine Biologist i want to major in marine biology but i want to know the best way to become one? and what Universities are good I am from the USA by the way

Asked by Rico25 over 11 years ago

can old lava flows that are dried be moved underwater in large blocks for new fish refuges, healthy food source or food grow on it?

Asked by audra about 6 years ago

I would like information on marine hitchhikers as I have picked up some critters and they are living inside my body atm.I was recently sectioned due to this happening to me.I have pictures of the things I have removed from my body.

Asked by Scott Egan about 5 years ago

what are the short and long term effects of the destruction of coral reefs have on plants and animals?

Asked by Makenzie over 5 years ago

Whale get barnacles and I was wondering if it would hurt them to have them removed ?

Asked by Eddie over 8 years ago

my saltwater fish just laid eggs and I began to wonder if those fish would eventually contain mercury because it's mother and father contain mercury from being in the wild or if I feed them mercury free fish food would they be fine.

Asked by Leti about 11 years ago

At what timing should we go to see a lot of rays sleeping in the shallow water on the beach? At the lowest tide? or before 2hrs or after? We only got to see a lot of indentations on the beach but not the actual rays. Thank you in advance.

Asked by Rei almost 4 years ago

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

Are you expected to work weekends or on holidays?

Asked by Destiny over 6 years ago

Hello sir my is Destiny and I'm doing a research career report what I want to be is a Marine biologist this would help me out a lot on my research because this assignment is a 100 points of my grade and the research is due tomorrow

Asked by Destiny over 6 years ago

Why isn't there any African American marine biologists? As being African American I am truly fascinated with the ocean but see no other black marine biologist. So should I look for another career or is it possible for me to pursue my dream?

Asked by Alex martinez almost 8 years ago

I found a piece of tumbled bone, tooth or shell at the ocean. I’m extremely curious as to what it is.

Asked by Jeremiah about 1 year ago

Why are there not African american marine biologist? I am African American and dream of becoming a marine biologist but see there really is none. Is it possible for me to become one or should I look for a new career to pursue?

Asked by Alex martinez almost 8 years ago

What's your favorite part about being a marine biologist?

Asked by andrewq2003@gmail.com over 8 years ago

I urgently need help identifying a marine species. I have pictures of it. How can I get help? Thanks a lot

Asked by Anya over 4 years ago

Why do whales lie in 5he water head down and tail out of the water for at least 20 minutes please.

Asked by Kerryn over 10 years ago

While flying from North America to panama this March I noticed large pinkish orange marks on the ocean surface . At 30,000 feet they just looked like giant horse shoe shaped plumes of an orange mass miles long.

Asked by Phineas over 6 years ago

Hello,
My name is Daniel Baird. I am a student at Steubenville High School in Steubenville Ohio. I am writing a research paper about the profession I intend on entering upon graduating college. For me, that is Marine Biology and I was wondering if you would be willing to answer a few questions. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

1. How does climate change affect coral reefs?

2. What can be done to stop coral bleaching?

3. Why are reefs important to us, i.e. why are reefs valuable to people and our environment?

4. What can people do to help protect coral reefs?

Thank you very much for your time and I hope to hear from you.

Sincerely, Daniel Baird

Asked by Daniel Baird over 6 years ago

Why does fish live in water but can't live in water?

Is it true that turtles are slow in walking because their house is with them?

Asked by Jessica over 11 years ago

Is it very difficult to find a job?

Asked by Yasmin about 10 years ago

How sensitive are cyanobacteria to pressure? Say if you would lower a red/blue LED into the ocean, when would the pressure be to high for them to survive?

Asked by Rickard over 5 years ago

I'm just going to warn you now that this is a ridiculous question but a lass this is my life. A co-worker and I were having an argument on wether or not a whale's tail could decapitate a person.

Asked by Haley about 12 years ago

What are some bad things that happen because of marine biologists.

Asked by Juan Angeles about 11 years ago

im an 8th grader and i want to be a marine biologist what classes do i have to take? and i have to choose electives too so will CTE help in becoming a marine biologist or no?

Asked by natalia about 11 years ago

Is it possible that Tarpon actually protect mullet when they are migrating? When the adults came down for mating, I noticed several tarpon accompanying them in shallow water. Today I noticed Tarpon hanging around tiny mullet minnows!

Asked by Barbara Hoffman almost 9 years ago

Can marine biodiversity be saved? how?

Asked by Beth Quiambao over 8 years ago

Although I'm only year 10, I'm currently considering what to take for my A-levels which can help me toward a career in marine biology, What courses would you recommend? I know for certain I'm taking Biology and Psychology

Asked by Katy almost 11 years ago

Can marine Biodiversity be saved? how?

Asked by sweet over 8 years ago

what good facts are about a narwhals? im doing a report about them and would like to know

Asked by celina about 11 years ago

Could you please help me identify this soft coral might be an anemone. It's the one that has tentacles that grasps onto anything it touches. It does so by using the smaller hair like tentacles off the main ones.

Asked by Samba almost 7 years ago

Could you please help me identify this soft coral might be an anemone. It's the one that has tentacles that grasps onto anything it touches. It does so by using the smaller hair like tentacles off the main ones.

Asked by Samba almost 7 years ago

I'm a high school student about to graduate and I was looking to go into biology but I'm not really interested in med school . I was wondering what other fields i could go into? What would you recommend? because a lot of people say it's useless :(

Asked by The_Book_N3rd over 9 years ago

How does water pollution affect the evolution of marine biology? And what can we do to help prevent water pollution in our daily lives?

Asked by Bubbles400 almost 9 years ago

Which subjects did you take in high school ? What do you mostly do on a daily basis ? Have you ever gone out diving ? Will I not be able to do marine biology if I don't take physics in high school ?

Asked by Lushe over 7 years ago

What is the color of a giant squids iris? How does a giant squids eye compare to a human eye?

Asked by Mike over 10 years ago

Can you tell me what this is?
No one seems to know! I have heard fungus or coral?
http://imgur.com/jv9iFxi

Asked by Nadia almost 10 years ago

Hi. I am wanting to be a marine biologist and I want to work in Australia with coral reefs and their inhabitants and I was wondering if u had and suggestions u may know of for colleges and what type of course I should take if that is what I want to d

Asked by Bailee almost 12 years ago

I found a skeletal remains in the sea of Cortez, very weird. Trying to find out what it is ?

Asked by Yosemite almost 7 years ago

My name is Peyton and I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for my project in marine biology. For my school project.

1. Would you consider your job as a hobby if so why?
2. What made you want to become a marine bioligist?
3. Have you

Asked by Peyton Hendricks over 6 years ago

Why are there no Great white sharks in Captivity? Why cant they survive in captivity?

Asked by bill hanover almost 9 years ago