Marine Biologist

A Marine Biologist is a kind of biologist, a scientist who studies living things, and they focus on life in the ocean. On a regular day, they might put on a wetsuit and a mask, dive down, and count fish or look closely at coral, writing notes on waterproof paper. Or they might scoop seawater into a jar and look at it under a microscope, a tool that makes tiny things look big, to find little plants and animals floating inside. Other biologists study forests or farm animals, but a Marine Biologist works with sea turtles, whales, seaweed and crabs, along with boat captains and other scientists.

When a Marine Biologist learns what sea animals eat and where they like to rest, they can help people take good care of their watery neighbors. For example, if baby turtles can't find a quiet beach, the Marine Biologist can help figure out a safer spot for them. Fishers, seaside towns and families who love to swim all use what they learn. It's a bit like being a good neighbor to animals whose home is very, very big.