“海洋是地球上生命存在的关键要素。地球上97％的水和地球上99％的可居住空间都在海洋中（来源：NASA）。海洋生物学是海洋生物的跨学科研究。目前，海洋生物学专业的毕业生的职位对于我们的社会，经济和环境的运作从未如此重要。过度捕捞，污染和气候变化等复杂问题正在相互冲突，导致海洋系统发生非凡的，有时甚至是灾难性的变化。作为海洋生物学家，您将应用最先进的技术来帮助解决这些问题，从分子到生态系统。关于海洋资源管理，英国的领海面积超过680万平方公里（是陆地面积的14倍），蓝色经济蕴藏在广阔的地区：海洋可再生能源，
The oceans are a key element for the existence of life on Earth. 97% of all the water on Earth, and 99% of the habitable space on this planet, is in the ocean (source: NASA).<br><br>Marine biology is the interdisciplinary study of life in the ocean. At the present time, the position of marine biology graduates has never been as critical to the functioning of our society, economy and environment. Complex issues such as overfishing, pollution and climate change are colliding to bring about extraordinary and sometimes catastrophic changes in marine systems. As a marine biologist you will apply cutting edge technologies to help tackle these issues on a scale from molecules to ecosystems.<br><br>With regards to marine resources management the UK's territorial waters stretch over 6.8 million km (over fourteen times the terrestrial landmass) and within this vast area lies the blue economy: marine renewable energy, oil, gas, fish, minerals and rare earth metals. To manage these resources in a sustainable manner requires assessment and guidance from highly-skilled marine biologists.<br><br>Within this context the Marine Biology degree at QUB is based on a research-led teaching format and will prepare students for a future in a diverse range of careers including marine conservation, environmental consultancy, documentary film making, wildlife tourism, fisheries management and academic study.