Guest Post: True Confessions of a Dolphin-Loving Marine Biologist
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By , on January 30th, 2012 9 comments   Life At Sea, Scientist!   , , , ,  

This is a guest post from Alexis Rudd, who is a doctoral student at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology on the island of O’ahu. Her research uses sound to study the distribution and behavior of dolphins and whales in Hawaii, in partnership with Young Brothers interisland shipping company. It seems as though most people . . . → Read More: Guest Post: True Confessions of a Dolphin-Loving Marine Biologist

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Repost: So You Want to Be A Deep-Sea Biologist
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By , on November 14th, 2011 One comment   Scientist!   , , , ,  

When I wrote my So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist post yesterday, I had totally forgotten about Dr. M’s excellent take on more or less the same issue. It’s especially embarrassing since apparently I both commented and linked to it from my old blog. Sorry, Craigie M. His post, entitled So You Want . . . → Read More: Repost: So You Want to Be A Deep-Sea Biologist

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So You Want to Be A Marine Biologist: Deep Sea News Edition
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By , on November 13th, 2011 37 comments   Scientist!   , , , , , , ,  

If this comic makes you laugh, perhaps you should become a marine biologist. Note the lack of dolphins. ARRRRR ME HEARTIES!!!! So ye want t’ be a pirate, t’ sail the open sea searching for booty – what? You said a marine biologist? Oh. Well, sailing the open sea searching for booty is actually prohibited . . . → Read More: So You Want to Be A Marine Biologist: Deep Sea News Edition

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Graduate Research Opportunity in Coral Bleaching and Ocean Acidification
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By , on December 21st, 2010 Leave a comment   Conservation & Environment, Coral, Ecology   , ,  

Passing along a solicitation for what looks like a very interesting (and timely) research opportunity at The Ohio State University. You can also learn more about the graduate program at the PI’s lab website. PhD GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN CORAL BLEACHING AND OCEAN ACIDIFICATION BIOGEOCHEMISTRY Desired (but not required) qualifications: MSc in Marine Science, Geology, . . . → Read More: Graduate Research Opportunity in Coral Bleaching and Ocean Acidification

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Awesome PhD Opportunity for UK Residents
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By , on December 22nd, 2009 Leave a comment   Education   , , , ,  

Unfortunately, only open to UK residents (for full funding) or EU members (for partial funding). Check it out if you are looking for what looks to me like a really cool PhD project in Belfast! PhD position in invertebrate physiology and evolution Application Deadline: 11 January 2010 We are looking for candidates for a PhD . . . → Read More: Awesome PhD Opportunity for UK Residents

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Why We Need To Dispense With The GRE
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By , on September 20th, 2009 8 comments   Education, Scientist!   , , ,  

Most of you are probably aware of the GRE or Graduate Record Examination. Those applying for graduate programs are required to report scores from this standardized test. The GRE, along with the resume/curriculum vitae illustrating depth and breadth of experience, GPA, letters of recommendation, and an essay are evaluated for acceptance into a graduate program. . . . → Read More: Why We Need To Dispense With The GRE

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So You Want to Be A Deep-Sea Biologist?
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By , on March 2nd, 2009 28 comments   Education, New Research, Scientist!, Uncategorized   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

In the past, a few readers, interns, random undergraduates, and a curious public have asked all three of us here at DSN “How do you become a deep-sea biologist?” I write this from the perspective of obtaining a Ph.d. in marine biology and I am assuming the reader wants to go for a Ph.d. as . . . → Read More: So You Want to Be A Deep-Sea Biologist?

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