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Anonymous asked: I've always been fascinated by shows involving life under the sea but then that's the closest I got to understanding it and exploring the deep blue sea.. I guess I've always wanted to be just like you. a marine biologist , but then again if you ask me anything about it I don't know anything cause I was never given a chance to dele into that fascination... so is it possible to...
Anonymous asked: What are your thoughts about aquaculture? Though maybe not quite sustainable, it provides an alternate source for ornamentals other than from reefs.
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runningbrb asked: Hi, I am becoming a senior next year at high school and I want to become a marine biologist. I've been sort of slacking in high school with my science and math because I didn't know what I wanted to be therefore I didn't take my education seriously. Now that I'm going to become a senior, would my best option be to go to community college and take my basic classes, then go to a...
bobrellakan asked: What are your thoughts on aquaria anyway? On both sustainability wise/actually maintaining one.
Anonymous asked: Hi! I absolutely love reading your blog and was hoping you could maybe give me some advice. I'm graduating with a BS in Marine Bio in two weeks and was just offered a paid summer internship as an environmental educator. My problem is I'm planning on going to school for another year (which is going to cost me $20000 + living expenses) and the internship isnt well paid. I have a better...
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Anonymous asked: Hi Ms Sam! What field in Marine Biology is the most important or beneficial aspect to act upon in terms of conservation and importance?
Anonymous asked: i am a avid fish keeper and have many different fresh water species but am coming across a problem with the rivalatus and the green terror im told that they are in fact two different species and i was wondering if there are anyway of telling these two apart
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Anonymous asked: I am a Marine Science major. Is there any way you could guide me through what I could possibly apply for an internship or job? I would like to work with marine environment/life policies and marine biology as well.
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Anonymous asked: Would you ever get a phD? Do you think it is useful and worth it or would just a masters degree suffice? Is there a way to specialize in creatures that I want to research? I want to research specific sponges and that requires specific grants right?
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April 2013
“We seldom stop to think that we are still creatures of the sea, able to leave it...”
– Arthur C. Clarke
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Anonymous asked: Hi there! Good day! :) I just graduated Life Sciences specializing in Ecology and Systematics, and I'm now going to intern in Mauritius for Marine Conservation. My grades in college were average but I really want to take my masters in Marine Biology. I've wanted this ever since I can remember. I'm just really scared I might not get into the university I want. Do you have any...
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thelifeofsci asked: Dear Samantha, this is a very inspiring blog of yours! But one thing is striking me when I look at your posts; humans are terrible creatures! Just look at how some people treat the nature. I am the kind of worried type, who thinks a lot about global warming, garbage etc. and I want to make a difference, but also in another way. I want to be a doctor, because of my interest. But I cannot help but...
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Anonymous asked: im currently studying biology and im interested in procceding to an ecology or marine ecology or biological oceanography masters and i was wondering if you have any good master courses to suggest
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geminidiaries asked: Last Thursday, I ate fish for the first time in two years, and was wondering if I should go back to vegetarian. Would it be better if I only ate farmed fish..? (Sorry for sending another question)
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Anonymous asked: Hi, is it hard to find a job as a marine biologist in Malaysia? And how much do you roughly get paid per month?
