Marine Biology

Marine Biology is about the organisms that live in oceans.

These organisms include fish, mammals such as whales, reptiles such as turtles, and plants such as algae and seaweed.

Studying in this area involves learning about the biology of these organisms and about their habitats.

NZ university majors related to this area

Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.

At over 33m long and 180 tonnes, the Blue Whale is the largest animal on Earth. It's also the largest animal known to have ever existed.

Stretching for 2000 km, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the world's largest coral reef.

Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).

130% of national
median earnings

Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.