默多克的海洋生物学专业为学生提供了有关海洋环境的生物群和生态过程的详细了解。学生研究海洋生物的多样性，以及物种之间以及生物群与自然环境之间的相互作用。人们非常重视基本的生物学原理，以及这些原理如何为成功的海洋管理提供基础，并为野外工作提供了广泛的机会。专业单位涵盖鱼类，野生动植物种群和水产养殖。鼓励学生将海洋生物学与第二辅修专业相结合，以扩大他们的技能并增加就业机会。
Learn about the biological foundations of the oceans, the diversity of marine life, and how species interact with the aquatic environment. Explore how humans are impacting the oceans, and the likely response of marine life to climate and environmental changes.It is estimated that up to 80% of all life on earth exists in the ocean – it could be even more considering less than 10% of the ocean has been explored by humans. Forget swimming with dolphins and looking at coral – although there's every chance you'll get to do that at some point in your degree – a major in Marine Biology will ensure you develop a detailed understanding of the biota and ecological processes of marine environments. Gain an appreciation of the diversity of marine life, the interactions between species and biota, and the physical environment. With a strong emphasis on fundamental biological principles and how these underpin successful marine management, you'll cover topics including fish, wildlife populations and ecology, aquaculture and human impacts, through extensive field work and practical learning.