Meet the Scientist: Marine Biologist

Why are coral reefs considered unique and special?

• They are made entirely of sand.

• They are found only in the Atlantic Ocean.

• They are home to a diverse range of marine life.

• They are the largest ecosystems on Earth.

What inspired the marine biologist to pursue a career in marine biology?

• Attending a marine biology camp.

• Watching documentaries by Jacques Cousteau.

• Growing up near a lake.

• Reading books about space.

What was the marine biologist's major in high school?

• Biology and English

• Mathematics and History

• Chemistry and Physics

• Geography and Art

How do modern marine biologists analyze complex data?

• By writing everything by hand.

• Using advanced computer models and statistics.

• By drawing diagrams.

• Using simple calculators.

What is a new approach mentioned for studying dissolved organic matter?

• Microscopy

• Radiocarbon dating

• Metabolomics

• Genomic approaches

What is the most spectacular coral the marine biologist has seen?

• A coral in a laboratory.

• A coral reef in the Pacific Ocean.

• A ginormous alkaline coral in Curacao.

• A small coral in a fish tank.

Where is the ginormous alkaline coral located?

• Near the coast of Australia.

• At the eastern tip of Curacao.

• In the Mediterranean Sea.

• In a public aquarium.

What advice does the marine biologist give to young people considering a career in marine science?

• Focus only on getting good grades.

• Stay curious and follow your passion.

• Avoid asking questions.

• Only study marine biology.

What is essential for understanding complex marine systems according to the marine biologist?

• Simple hand-drawn maps.

• Manual data entry.

• Basic arithmetic.

• Advanced computing techniques.

What is the main principle of marine biology that has remained unchanged?

• Focusing solely on coral reefs.

• Ignoring data analysis.

• Observing, hypothesizing, and testing.

• Using only physical experiments.