marine biology
noun
the branch of biology dealing with organisms that live in the ocean.
marine biologist
-
a word derived from
marine biology.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Jackson, a marine biologist and science educator, includes brief informational tidbits about the species we’re on the lookout for, with an eye for details that will appeal to the sensibilities of curious readers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Sink down to the depths of the ocean in the Caribbean, where scuba divers can explore alongside a Sandals Resort marine biologist to hunt pesky, invasive lionfish.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
Meir, a marine biologist and physiologist, served as flight engineer on a 2019-2020 expedition to the space station and participated in the first all-female spacewalks.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
The Monterey Bay Aquarium marine biologist was among those chiming in with their assessments on the group, which is popular among local divers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
As her father would, as Jules Verne’s great marine biologist Professor Pierre Aronnax would.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
