MAJ01107 Marine Biology

This major focuses on how the marine environment works and how it can be better managed. Students gain a thorough understanding of the way plants, animals and micro-organisms function in marine ecosystems, including estuarine, shelf and open ocean ranging from tropical, temperate and polar environments.

Core study areas include coral reef ecosystems, environmental protection and management, fisheries resources, marine geoscience, plant physiology and ecophysiology, marine communities and animal behaviour and physiology.

Students learn these concepts and skills through a dynamic combination of theory, laboratory experiences and field trips.

Students also gain skills to detect and assess detrimental impacts on these marine environments resulting from anthropogenic sources and climate changes covered.

Professional recognition: Australasian Marine Science Association.

Completion requirements