Marine biology is the study of microorganisms and life forms underwater. Marine biologists collects information, conducts experiments, makes observations and collects specimens to analyse in labs. They examine how light, temperature, and pollution effects both the animals and plant life. Marine Biologists are employed by such organizations as the Navy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also known as the NOAA, state fisheries, and private colleges. Some marine biologists work with endangered species such as whales, dolphins, and sea turtles studying their behaviour and habitats.
Most marine biologists work in states that border the ocean.
Some other areas of marine biology include marine zoology which studies fishes, mammalogy which studies marine mammals such as whales, ecology, behaviourism, and aquaculture biology the use of biological information for fish and marine plant farming. Biologists usually study scuba diving skills while they study creatures in their natural habitats. In their research they use different types of equipment such as computers, video cameras, and very up to date lab equipment. The minimum requirement for a marine biologist is a bachelor's degree with a major in biology, geophysics, geology, and earth or physical science. Most major marine science programs are taught at the graduate level.