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Easy Marine Biology Experiments and At-Home Activities For Every Budget
With at-home marine biology experiments, anyone can be a scientist, no matter the budget or expertise. For instance, many picture a scientist wearing a lab coat and goggles, but anyoneâeven someone lounging on a couch in pajamasâcan engage in science. All you need is curiosity, questions, and a desire to learn. Are you an aspiring marine biologist? Trying to save money while also investing in education? Maybe youâre a parent trying to get your child more involved in science? Dive into marine biology with these experiments and activities all while sticking to your budget. If youâd like to learn about majoring in marine biology, check out this article. Disclaimer: For…
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The Ultimate Guide To Learning Marine Biology From Home For FREE
Learning marine biology from home can be surprisingly easy with all the free resources online today. Whether youâre a student, a researcher, or just an ocean enthusiast, there a variety of lectures, podcasts, readings, and videos to guide you in your learning. Covid-19 has transformed the way people learn. Because of these vast changes in education, itâs imperative to explore online tools. Between Covid-19 Netflix binges and online toilet paper shopping, brush up on your marine biology with this ultimate at-home marine biology guide. Check out the Monterey Bay Aquariumâs âLearning at Homeâ To help people engage with marine biology, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers free online classes and activities.…
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7 Best Colleges for Marine Biology on the West Coast
If youâve ever wanted to travel to picturesque beaches and cities, study on the sand, or scuba dive in magnificent kelp forests, marine biology may be your destination ticket. Where thereâs marine biology, thereâs usually water, and where thereâs water, thereâs often awe-inspiring research opportunities, scenic landscapes waiting to be explored, and some of the best colleges for science. The west coast is home to beautiful backdrops and prestigious colleges. As a marine biology student, you may even feel like youâre on vacation most of the time (at least when youâre not toiling with the headaches and tribulations of gen ed chem class). Choosing the right college is an essential…
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10 Lessons I Learned From Undergrad Research
As a wide-eyed freshman just learning the ropes, I had no idea how research worked or even where to start. However, once I learned the basics, things started to fall into place, and I embarked on one of the most impactful experiences of my undergrad career. Undergrad research is the best first step if youâre considering grad school. In grad school, marine bio will demand hours of diligent research and lab work. Having a couple years of research under your belt will help with applications and establishing credibility early on. Even if youâre not considering grad school, undergrad research will give you a strategic advantage in any lab classes you…
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15 Things I Wish I Knew About Studying Marine Bio In College
âYou’re studying marine bio? That sounds like fun.â Yep. Youâll hear that nearly every time you tell people what you study. And, yes it is fun, but there is some stuff you should know. Like any science, marine bio involves heavy amounts of chemistry, physics, lab work, and field work. College can be an invigorating opportunity to meet new people, form connections, study what you want to study, and revel in the freedom of adulthood. Doing all of this with your major in mind, though, is key. The School Side of Things 1. Take advantage of office hours and befriend your professor and TAs (or, at the very least, let…
