What are the responsibilities of a marine biologist?

Answer 1

Marine biologists' primary duty is to study life in the world's oceans, seas, bays and estuaries. They study virtually all marine organisms, ranging from bacteria to blue whales, and their niches (environment and organism's relationship with it). Marine biologists are interested in new discoveries and food sources which then can be utilized in saving endangered species. They gather specimens from the sea or shorelines. Much of their time is spent conducting experiments, compiling data, and writing laboratory reports. When they have gathered all information available, they can create models which serve as predictors of a specific situation, such as the time it takes for a species to become extinct. Popular research topics include: analyzing the oceans via satellites, keeping records of marine populations, discovering ways to use biochemicals as pharmaceuticals, and responding to the effects of climate changes and chemicals on marine life.