I am wondering why the guide says that the Master Scientist can be used to collect Algae eating fish, when it doesn't work for me! Also, It seems like the algae is growing faster then I can collect the fish!

It works fine for me. I use both master scientists and farmers for the task. Are you sure that you're approaching that puzzle correctly?

Yes, I only have one master farmer (who can collect the fish), and I try to put the master scientist in the water, but it always says "Enjoying the pond." I tried both repeating with the same character, and trying other master scientists.

If you look on the menu screen, what version does it say your game is?

Vr. .97

Vr. .97. I got the algae cleaned up now, though.

That version is a beta version and doesn't work the same way that v1.00 works.

Ijust noticed i have version .97 too. i finished the game . I though it was cool thing after you collected all the shell and collectables , a picture off them went on the hut.My daughter installed installed the game so i didnt know the difference , i just though it was really cool.