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Misunderstood Marine Life # 1 – The five biggest myths about Marine Biologists

Posted on October 7, 2011November 10, 2011 By Andrew Thaler 6 Comments on Misunderstood Marine Life # 1 – The five biggest myths about Marine Biologists
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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the single most misunderstood marine creature that calls our oceans its home: the rare, elusive, often smelly, occasionally employable, Marine Biologist! For something so incredibly popular, articulate, good-looking, and revered, there sure are a lot of misconceptions about who marine biologists are and what they do. Myth … Read More “Misunderstood Marine Life # 1 – The five biggest myths about Marine Biologists” »

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