Marine Biology

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What is marine biology?

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The study of marine life.

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Why do we need marine biologists?

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They study marine life and give information about them to help us and the marine life stay safe.

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How much do marine biologists get paid?

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$35,000 to about $80,000 a year.

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How long does it take to be a marine biologist?

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Bachelor's degree which is about 4 years, a master's degree about 6 years, a PhD may take about 10 years.

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What is the deepest part of the ocean?

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Mariana Trench.

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What is the primary focus of marine biology?

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The study of organisms in the ocean and their interactions with the environment.

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What types of organisms do marine biologists study?

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Fish, mammals, crustaceans, coral, and other marine life.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What role do marine biologists play in conservation?

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They research and provide data to help protect marine ecosystems and species.