We can satisfy the world's growing need for food, drugs and materials from the ocean without the over-exploitation and destruction of its habitats by applying advanced technologies to the cultivation of marine organisms. Students will develop expertise in the advanced biology of cultivable marine organisms, including a diverse range of areas in marine biotechnology, including genomics, microbial biotechnology and marine natural products.

Once your qualify in this field your employment opportunities depend on what sector you are interested in. In the commercial divison management of fish farms or research is one path while employment as a research scientist with a government or university is another traditional path. - consulting both nationally and internationally - management of fish farms - managing your own business - research in private organisations - research in the governmmentor university sector