Degree Programs and Curriculum
Biological Oceanography
Biological oceanography seeks to understand the life histories and population dynamics
of marine organisms and how they interact with their environment over space and time.
Scientists in the College of Marine Science study the full breadth of biological oceanography
including microbiology, phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthos, coral reefs, fishes,
and marine mammals. Our biological oceanographers utilize a variety of techniques
including SCUBA, shipboard samplers, acoustics, molecular biology, and mathematical
modeling to understand the oceans and their inhabitants.
Scientists in our college also use the latest in remote sensing technology to study
vast regions of the Earth’s oceans, and have also developed new technology, such as
genosensor capable of identifying and quantifying harmful algal blooms and related
processes on unprecedented scales.
For More Information
Please visit our Biological Oceanography faculty page to learn more about current research and our how to apply page to learn more about admissions into our Master’s or PhD programs.