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Scientist Profile: Marine Biologist

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Scientist Profile: Marine Biologist

Michelle Jefferies is a marine biologist at California's Monterey Bay Aquarium. She specializes in otters, and is concerned about all aspects of these furry swimmers' diet, grooming, socialization and health. Michelle's research also focuses on the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned or injured otters in the wild.

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Explore the benefits and challenges involved in being a marine biologist and discover what these scientists do on a daily basis. Consider how the research marine biologist Michelle Jefferies does with sea otters in the Monterey Bay Aquarium can help in wildlife conservation efforts.

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