marine biologist

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/məˈrin baɪˈɑlədʒɪst/

Forms:marine biologists

1

a scientist who studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean and other saltwater environments

The marine biologist studied coral reef ecosystems.
She became a marine biologist to protect ocean life.
Marine biologists often work on research ships.
He interviewed a marine biologist about climate change.
His dream is to become a marine biologist and study whales.