About Marine Bio
Marine Bio is the study of…
Aquatic organisms and marine ecosystems.
This movie(s) led to many misconceptions about marine life, notably sharks.
Jaws, The Shallows, 47 meters down
_____ identified many species including crustaceans, echinoderms, mollusks, and fish.
Aristotle.
This person was resident naturalist aboard the HMS Beagle from 1831 to 1836.
Charles Darwin.
What percentage of the oceans cover the earth?
71%
This organism is used in research on regeneration.
Starfish.
These people began ocean voyages using celestial navigation.
The Phonecians.
Who was best known for finding the titanic using technologies he helped develop, including Argon/Jason?
Dr. Robert Ballard
What 5 sciences can marine biology involve?
Biology, meteorology, (Oceanography), chemistry, physics, geology.
Chemicals found in ____are used to produce several pharmaceutical products
Sponges and other invertebrate
The history of marine biology began as early as…
1200 BC.
This person brought the wonders of the sea to people with her lyrical writings and observations
Rachel Carlson.
Marine biology affects…
The climate, weather, and environments.
Name five threats to marine biodiversity?
Overfishing, climate warnings, dredging, oil spills, sewage disposal.
_____ is commonly known as the father of marine biology since he was the first to record observations on marine life.
Aristotle.
In ____ Rachel Carson published ______ which was a prize winning bestseller on the history of the sea.
1951, The Sea Around Us.
What are the steps of the scientific method?
Question, hypothesis, experiment, data, analysis, report
Dolphin-safe tuna is misleading because...
while it may be dolphin safe, the other species may be harmed in the process.
It doesn't mean dolphins aren't interacting with the tuna fisheries; it means that tuna can't be sold in countries where dolphins have no protection laws.
In 1948, ______ dived 4,500 ft into the ocean, breaking a record and inspiring others today.
Otis Barton.
Who worked with Emily Gagnan which ultimately lead to the invention of the regulator?
Jacques Cousteau