• Learn from several internationally eminent marine biologists and oceanographers undertaking world-class research on current issues in marine science.
• Many opportunities to participate in marine-based fieldwork, including field trips to different marine bioregions and work with industry.
• Focus on global environmental issues related to the oceans and marine life.
• Combines cutting-edge technical and theoretical knowledge with flexibility, allowing you to tailor your progress, skills and knowledge to suit your interests.

The range of specialty areas and career opportunities are expansive. There are marine biologists who study the basic biochemistry of marine organisms, or the growth or behaviour of individual plants or animals. Some adopt an even larger perspective and study how entire marine ecosystems function.

Potential occupations include:

• marine biologist
• fisheries scientist
• marine policy officer
• marine parks scientist
• marine parks manager.

Potential employers include:

• federal and state government departments and agencies
• coastal and marine industries
• environmental groups and consultancies
• fisheries
• oil and gas companies
• research and development organisations
• tourism
• water authorities.