地球71％的表面被水覆盖，海洋生物对于我们的生存至关重要。它是食品，药品和原材料的最有价值来源之一。每天在海洋生物学和生态学领域都有新发现，这使之成为令人兴奋且充满活力的职业选择，并具有无限的潜力。该专业涵盖海洋生物学（对海洋生物的科学研究）和海洋生态学（海洋生物如何相互影响以及环境）。实地考察是该专业的关键部分-您经常乘船去调查海洋生物或了解水产养殖技术，沿海过程，海洋学，管理和保护理论与实践。
Love the ocean and marine life The Marine Science major in the Bachelor of Science explores the science of the ocean. You'll study the physics, chemistry, geology and biology of the oceanic environment to predict and solve complex global challenges.<br><br>With 71 percent of Earth's surface covered by water, the oceanic environment is critical to our existence. It regulates climate, mediates temperature and drives the weather, determining rainfall, droughts, and floods. Our oceans are the world's largest store of carbon, they act as a carbon sink and absorb heat from the atmosphere. More than 90% of the excess heat generated as a result of climate change and about 30% of the carbon dioxide produced by humans since the start of the industrial revolution have ended up in our oceans.<br><br>Study marine science and find out why and how our oceans are changing, what that means for the future of our biosphere, and how you can make a difference.<br><br>Studying a Bachelor of Science is guaranteed to quench your thirst for knowledge about the world, and will be the start of a lifelong career in science.<br><br>Study with us and you have access to some of the best lecturers in Aotearoa New Zealand and state-of-the-art equipment. Youll have lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge in the lab or on field trips, and our science degree integrates mtauranga Mori. Our strong links with the scientific community extend right across the world making it easy for you to transition from university to your career.