Marine Biologist

Learn the skills of an experienced Marine Biologist

In this app, host Melody Young meets with marine biologist Andrea Cannon and joins her in her work to save the Kemp-Ridley sea turtle. Subjects Covered Include: Careers related to marine biology. What type of animals do marine biologists work with? How long do you have to go to school to be a marine biologist? Why is math important to be a marine biologist? What is a sea turtle? What is a coral reef? Why is saltwater life different than freshwater? Do you have to go to college to be a marine biologist? Why do turtles bury their eggs? Why are sea turtles endangered? What is a t-e-d? Are computers important to marine biologists? Why is it important to protect endangered species?