marine biologist

noun

: a scientist who studies life in the sea

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Thilo Maack, a marine biologist at Greenpeace, told The Associated Press the efforts are actually causing the animal severe stress. ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 The police chief must team with a marine biologist and a surly shark hunter to stop the beast's reign of terror. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, Foley appeared in Seasons 1, 3 and 8 as marine biologist Sean Kelly, a romantic interest for Elliot (Sarah Chalke). Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026 Enrico Gennari is an Italian marine biologist who's been researching great whites in South Africa for 20 years. Michael H Gavshon, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marine biologist

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“Marine biologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marine%20biologist. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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