marine scientist
Studies ocean life
A marine scientist studies the ocean and its ecosystems—the biology, chemistry, physics, and geology of marine environments.
The term encompasses oceanographers, marine biologists, and specialists in fisheries, coral reefs, or deep-sea exploration: Marine scientists are tracking the effects of warming waters on fish populations.
Also called ocean scientist.
- planktonDrifting marine microlife
- pH levelsMeasure of hydrogen ions
- sustainable fisheriesManaged ocean harvesting
- tide poolsSeawater pockets in rocks
- hydrothermal ventsSubmarine volcanic water jets
water samples · tidal patterns · coral reefs · carbon sequestration · El Niño · climate change · blue whale · fish populations · ocean stratification · dissolved oxygen · sea level rise · algae blooms · grant funding · Jacques Cousteau · research vessel · field work · coastal erosion · biodiversity hotspots
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- diversdiver, free diver, freediver, snorkeler, scuba diver
- maritime jobssailor, captain, first mate, seaman, fisherman
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