marine biology

Ocean life science

Marine biology is the scientific study of organisms that live in the ocean and other saltwater environments.

The field encompasses everything from microscopic plankton to whales, examining their behavior, physiology, and interactions within marine ecosystems.

She's pursuing a degree in marine biology.

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aquatic environment type

marine biologylimnology

Study of inland waters

scientific domain

marine biologygeology

Study of Earth's composition

astrophysics · mineralogy · atmospheric science · planetary science · physics

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marine, biology, marina, submarine, maritime, marine layer, mariner, marinade, aquamarine

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