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  • Becoming a Marine Biologist

  • Masters at Work Series
  • By: Virginia Morell
  • Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
  • Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (37 ratings)

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Becoming a Marine Biologist

By: Virginia Morell
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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Choosing a profession begins with imagining yourself in a career. Now New York Times best-selling author Virginia Morell dives into the adventures of a marine biologist team, allowing a much needed, in-depth look into the field.

What’s it like to be a marine biologist? And how does one build a career in this field that has great environmental impact?

For the last two decades, Robin Baird has been the leading expert on 25 species of the whales and dolphins of Hawaii. He and his team have discovered that many of the species have resident populations (they are not simply passing through the islands), and these residents are affected by human activities.

For most young people, Baird’s trajectory may seem an impossible dream. Indeed, many of the researchers Virginia Morell met and interviewed didn’t set out to become marine biologists or to study marine mammals. Most of them had a lifelong passion for the natural world and by volunteering found themselves drawn to working with marine life or some other aspect of the sea. Morell tells their stories, and many others, here.

Becoming a Marine Biologist explores how successful marine biologists curated their careers and what they suggest to young people today who feel called to protect our oceans by studying the sea and its inhabitants.

©2019 Virginia Morell (P)2019 Simon & Schuster
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Very interesting!!

I know nothing of marine biology or any field of biology (civil engineer), but the accounts, logic and background were so well-explained that it didn't matter. This book is extremely interesting and provides unique insight into the profession.

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Loved it

So interesting. Was afraid it might be dull, or wasn’t. It was a great read.

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Must Listen!

I absolutely love the vast amount of information you get by listening to this book. It’s an incredible history lesson, as well as providing you with information about marine life you may not have known. It’s written in a way that keeps you engaged and learning at the same time. I’m looking forward to listening to it again. Even if you don’t have a marine biology interest but love nature. This is still a great book.

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Love it so much!!!

Everything was engaging to listen to I found I was wanting more in the way of knowledge I wish they made more different stories of different people of the world!

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