Ichthyologists may work in a variety of settings, such as research institutions, museums, aquariums, universities, and governmental agencies. Reading aloud books about pioneering female marine biologists such as Eugenie Clark is another way to share my love of marine science with my children, destigmatizing sharks as “deadly creatures” and instead sharing their important role in the oceanic ecosystem.Īn ichthyologist is a scientist who specializes in the study of fish, including their biology, behavior, distribution, and ecology. Now, as a mom of two kids, I’m that person that follows their children on the beach, naming every seashell they pick up and explaining the curious habits of ghost crabs and mollusks, in the hopes that they might find joy in the marine world as I did. Memorizing the common names of every invertebrate I came across in the intertidal zone became a hobby, and learning how to scuba dive was a dream come true. Learning about marine biology continued to be a passion of mine all through childhood, which led me to major in the field of marine science for my undergraduate degree. Life under the sea has captivated my attention since I was old enough to walk on the beach and stick my face under the salty water.
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