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.
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.
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.
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.
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.