Studies in marine biology span areas as diverse as the discovery and understanding of the basic biology of plants and animals, the behaviour, physiology, and biochemistry of marine organisms, and the functioning of, and interactions within, marine communities. The University has one of the strongest records in Australia in marine biology. Staff have expertise spanning coral reef biology, fish and fisheries, marine botany, marine parasites and aquaculture in particular. Students acquire a broad knowledge of marine biology together with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake basic and applied research in marine science. Practical research experiences at the research stations will be emphasised.

Rewarding careers are found in: - basic university research - CSIRO - departments of primary industry - the tourism industry