Marine biologists seek to understand and protect marine and estuarine ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit them. A graduate degree in marine biology prepares you for a successful career in science, technology, education and public service. The combination of our location, faculty and laboratories makes UNH one of the best institutions from which to obtain a graduate degree inmarinebiology. Our faculty have expertise ranging from molecularbiologyto ecology and fisheries, and their research programs often span disciplines and use a variety of methods and technologies to addressmarine-related questions and issues. The main UNH campus in Durham is located about 5 miles from the Great Bay Estuary, home of the UNH Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, and 30 miles from the coastline and the UNH CoastalMarineLaboratory. Each of these laboratories supports a number of research vessels used by faculty, staff and students. Students can become certified research divers through our strong dive program. Finally, there are several state-of-the-art research resources on campus, including a DNA sequencing facility, an aquaculture laboratory, and various microscope and instrumentation centers.