OLogy: Being an Ichthyologist - Melanie Stiassny

What kind of person becomes an ichthyologist, a scientist who studies fish?

Meet Melanie Stiassny , the curator of fishes at the Museum. Find out how she became an ichthyologist and what exactly she does all day.


Science Topics
Biology, Oceanography
Biologist (Ichthyologist)
K-6
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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