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marine biology

American  
[muh-reen-bahy-ahl-uh-jee] / məˈrin baɪˌɑl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the branch of biology dealing with organisms that live in the ocean.


marine biology Scientific  
  1. The scientific study of organisms living in or dependent on the oceans.


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The ship pairs advanced scientific research with high-end media content to make marine biology and conservation accessible.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

He said the investigation stems from a miscommunication with a fellow-beach goer that took place while he and his teenage daughter, who is interested in marine biology, were looking at a dead seal.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 2, 2025

Learning the craft in Nigeria, while studying for a marine biology degree, she stood out from the crowd with her dyed-gold hair and pink boots.

From BBC Dec. 13, 2024

Lundberg, who has a marine biology degree from the University of South Florida and now works at a prominent Tampa cancer center, is optimistic he’ll be able to keep the tusk.

From Seattle Times Jun. 6, 2024

He knew that Siasconset on Nantucket Island was pronounced "Sconset," and he had read reports on marine biology from Woods Hole.

From The Conquest of America A Romance of Disaster and Victory by Moffett, Cleveland

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