marine biologist

noun

: a scientist who studies life in the sea

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The marine biologist has studied sea stars since the 1970s, and the animals had always seemed more solid a bet than others in the ocean. Casey Parks, Washington Post, 6 June 2026 In this uniquely enchanting debut from Tessa Yang, a marine biologist gets a call from her college crush asking for her help solving a curious mystery on the island of Shattering Point, Maine, and fixing what the locals have dubbed the Jellyfish Problem. Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 The experience inspired Basel to launch a cleanup club at her school and even consider becoming a marine biologist. Daily News, 29 May 2026 Opt in for an experience with Marcela Cañón Escobar, a marine biologist and executive director of Soul of Bahía, the resort’s non-profit heart dedicated to conservation and education. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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