marine biologist

noun

: a scientist who studies life in the sea

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Filmmaker Jeff Kurr, marine biologist Alison Towner, and cinematographer Andy Casagrande set out to capture this unprecedented behavior and uncover the secrets behind the Great American Breach. Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026 For Mexican marine biologist Mauricio Hoyos Padilla, that commitment has defined much of his career. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 At the resort, guests can join a marine biologist for immersive excursions through the 1,000-acre preserve surrounding Fort Clinch State Park, learning about the island's ecosystems, geological history, and the fossils that continue to wash ashore today. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Another winning photograph shows a marine biologist off of western Australia sampling the microbes living on the skin of a wild whale shark. Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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