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I think black smokers are very interesting both because of the special ecological systems surrounding them aswell as the important minerals and REEs they spout

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Biological -
I am very interested in learning more about biological habitats.

- Annabelle Filelmar

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I like geological because I get to study the structure and topography
the world underneath the ocean along with how it can change in the future.
You can also see how the geological process is affected by other aspects of
the ocean -Joshua.C

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My favorite branch in oceanography is the Biology branch because marine organisms supply much of the world with food, and many communities rely on marine organisms for economical and. additionally there is so much room for discovery in marine ecosystems. -Michael Elliott

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I’m interested in physical oceanography because I like to learn about tides, waves, and coasts—— Alise Jackson

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I think black smokers are very interesting both because of the special ecological systems surrounding them aswell as the important minerals and REEs they spout

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My favorite branch of Oceanography is biological. This branch involves the study of life in the oceans. This is my favorite because it is closely related to my major and I am looking forward to learning about this particular part of Oceanography the most.
-Sarah McCarter

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My favorite branch of oceanography would be Biological oceanography, with a focus on elasmobranch on chordates. specifically sharks. - Alyssa Mendoza.

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I'm interested in hawaiian marine ecosystems and conservation of our native species
-Glory Freeman

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I've always loved the beauty that the ocean provides and wanted to delve deeper into the studies of bioluminescence and the interactions with other sea life.

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- Kawai Wilbur-Gabriel

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My favorite branch is Biological oceanography because I get to learn about the distribution, abundance, and production of many different marine species. -Janesse Trusdell

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I am interested in biological oceanography because I would like to learn more about the different organisms and species that live in the ocean.

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I like the biological and chemical branch of Oceanography because I love sea life and all the wonders in the study of it. I first got interested because of Bioluminescent algae -Analynda

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I like physical because I am interested in learning more about the physical attributes of the ocean such as the waves, currents, coastal erosion and etc.

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I enjoy the biological branch of oceanography mostly due to my intrest in plants and animals of the ocean. Growing up near the ocean, I have always been fascinated by creatures I found on the beach and in the water. - Arthur Soto

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Although chemical oceanography sounds super interesting, I feel like being able to learn about the many different plants and animals that live in the ocean, it has much more variation than chemical oceanography -Isabella Waldschmitt

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Biological Oceanography - I have previously studied terrestrial and freshwater ecology, including plants and animals. So am looking forward to a marine focus - and seeing potential differences and/or similarities within the marine system.

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Biological Oceanography - I have previously studied terrestrial and freshwater ecology, including plants and animals. So am looking forward to a marine focus - and seeing potential differences and/or similarities within the marine system.

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What is your favorite branch of Oceanography and why? Please explain. 

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What is your favorite branch of Oceanography and why? Please explain. 

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I am very interested in the way marine organisms interact in coral ecosystems. -Taylor Savage

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I like biological best because I am interested in coral reef ecology and conservation - Alyssa Nelson

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