阿伯里斯特威斯大学（Aberystwyth University）坐落在卡迪根湾（Cardigan Bay）海岸，内陆腹地河流，溪流和湖泊丰富，是研究海洋和淡水生物学的理想地点。容易到达的栖息地，从鲑鱼和鳟鱼的山streams到淡水无脊椎动物的独特栖息地，到具有国际重要性的河口，再到沙滩，礁石，盐沼和一个海湾，该海湾是英国最大的宽吻海豚栖息地。IBERS拥有两艘研究船，可让您亲身体验专业海洋和淡水生物学家使用的各种技能。作为阿伯里斯特威斯大学的学生，学生将受益于现代化的水族馆设施，其中包括用于海洋和淡水生
The BSc Marine and Freshwater Biology degree at Aberystwyth University is one of only a few nationally to provide you with an integrated catchment to ocean understanding of the biology, ecology and stressors affecting these intimately interconnected ecosystems. This is crucial, given that they support some of the most threatened species and habitats on the planet. Situated on the coast of Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth is one of the best places in the UK to study marine and freshwater biology. You will have easy access to rocky and sandy shores, estuaries of conservation importance, as well as near-pristine rivers and lakes. Cardigan Bay is also home to the largest residential population of bottlenose dolphins in the UK. On this course you will develop practical skills in the sampling techniques used in the aquatic environment, the critical analysis of data and literature, and the presentation of your findings to a variety of stakeholders. This will ensure you are well prepared for professional roles that seek to understand and address the various challenges facing marine and freshwater organisms and ecosystems. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. To support your learning, you will have access to two research vessels enabling you to gain real hands-on experience of the sampling techniques used by professional marine and freshwater biologists as well as use of our aquarium systems for experimental studies of marine and freshwater organisms. Fieldwork and practical classes form an integral part of the course throughout. An optional residential two-centre field course in your final year, currently based in Portugal and Scotland, will allow you to immerse yourself in the study of marine and freshwater biology further afield. Marine and Freshwater Biology graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter a wide range of careers including ecological consultancy, environmental management and conservation, teaching and scientific journalism. You will also be well prepared to pursue a scientific research career, continuing postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level.