Marine biology is the study of all marine organisms, right from planktons and microbes, to plants and animals. Marine biologists investigate the behaviours and interactions of marine life with their surroundings.

With the increase in environmental degradation, Marine Biologists try to understand how these challenges are affecting marine organisms, and come up with solutions to control and treat them. Methods and techniques employed in this field include trawlers, sonars, and satellites.

• BSc. (Hons) in Aquaculture
• BSc. (Hons) in Biological Sciences
• BSc. (Hons) in Life Sciences for 3 years
• MSc. in Marine Biology or M.Sc. in Oceanography for 2 years

• Fisheries Biologist
• Aqua culturist
• Natural Resource Manager
• Environmental Consultant
• Researcher
• Teaching

• An affinity with the marine environment and an interest in aquatic life
• Excellent numerical and statistics skills (particularly sought by employers)
• Practical fieldwork skills
• Patience and good observation skills
• Excellent teamwork and personal communication abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• To be prepared to work outdoors in all weathers – perhaps at sea

• Conducting research to study the various forms of life that exist within the sea
• Identifying and classifying the forms of organisms in oceans.
• Conducting experiments to study the elements that effect the environment
• Examining and interpreting the discoveries and preparing reports
• Keeping up to date with the latest technologies and studies in the field and related professions
• Preparing reports on the findings and presenting them to other scientists.