Department of Marine Biology and Ecology
The Marine Biology and Ecology academic program focuses on a wide range of field, laboratory, and theoretical coursework in a range of research areas, such as coral reef studies, biological oceanography, and marine biology, fisheries biology, and the biology and behavior of marine animals.
Graduate students can choose from a diversity of research areas and coursework taught by internationally recognized scientists studying corals and climate change, fisheries biology, and conducting biomedical research.
Degrees Offered:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Master of Professional Science (M.P.S.) with tracks in Marine Mammal Science and Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management.
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