Marine Biology

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Marine Biology
the ocean and its life By Betty Gullen
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Learning from above and below the water
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Before College

• I always loved the beach and the ocean
• Summer Camp at Catalina Island Marine Institute
• Worked as a counselor in training there
• Member of Greenpeace

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Skills Learned at Camp
Sea Kayaking Sailing Scuba
Diving Certification Snorkeling
Rope Tying
all needed on the job
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High School Academic Record

• GPA 4.2 (weighted)
• Math 4 years
• (Calculus)
• English 4 years
• Science 4 years
• Social Studies 3 years
• Spanish 4 years

• Visual Arts 2 years
• Physical Education
• SAT Verbal 620
• Math 740
• SAT II Writing 680
• AP Scores
• Calculus BC 4
• Biology - 4

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My college major was Marine Life.
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Virtual tour
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Every day in marine biology is different
sometimes I
Advise fish hatcheries on how to provide the
necessary nutrients for a bountiful harvest.
Survey and assess damage from man made disasters
such as oil spills.
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Follow the migration patterns of various species
of fish. Learn how water temperatures affect sea
life and the food sources.
Use the latest technology to aid in analyzing the
data collected and provide information to other
marine biologists around the world
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The Ocean is a wonderful place to live and to work