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This article examines the diverse fields within environmental sciences, specifically focusing on biology, marine biology, zoology, and ecology. Biology, the science of life, encompasses various specialists including marine biologists who study aquatic life, and zoologists who investigate animal behavior and evolution. Additionally, ecology examines the interactions between living organisms and their surroundings, highlighting the impact of human activities on ecosystems. Understanding these fields is crucial for addressing environmental challenges.
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Environmental Scientists Fields of Study and Scientists By Mrs. Fogarty
Biology • Bio means life; • logy means a study of science. • Biology means the science of life.
Biology • Biology is the science of learning about every kind of life. • Biologists are people who study life, or biology. • There are many specialists in the field of biology.
Marine Biology • Marine means of or relating to the sea; • logy means a study of science. • Marine biologists study life in the water.
Zoology • Zo means animals; • logy means a study of science. • Zoologists study the structure, function, behavior, and evolution of animals.
Zoology Zoologist weighing eggs in a nest
Ecology • Eco means house or living relations; • logy means a study of science. • Ecology is the study of the relationship among living organisms and to their surroundings. • Ecology study every living factor in a certain environment and how they affect each other. • Ecologists study how humans impact an environment.