Go below the surface. Marine biology is the study of our planet’s largest and most diverse ecosystem—the sea. Marine biologists observe, preserve and discover ocean life, from tiny shelled creatures and thriving underwater forests to flashing squids and roving sharks. The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Earth and Marine sciences and best in South Australia.
Top 100 in world and #1 in South Australia for Marine Science (QS World University Rankings by Subject, Earth and Marine Sciences, 2021)
No. 1 in South Australia for careers in Environmental Science (Good Universities Guide, 2021)
Field work in marine and freshwater environments