Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology Degree key features Career opportunities in conservation and the management of marine and coastal environments. Emphasis on ecological processess and whole organism biology Specific study of coastal and littoral marine habitats and the associated terrestrial habitats influenced by the seas.
Coastal areas are both ecologically interesting and the focus of considerable human activity.
There are considerable opportunities for studying the impact of human activities whether throug tourism, fishing or pollution. Plymouth is an internationally recognised centre for the study of marine biology. In addition to the University it is home to the Marine Biological Association, the Centre for Coastal and Marine Science and the National Marine Aquarium. Your specialist teaching will be carried out by both marine biologists and coastal ecologists working in close association. All of whom have wide and varied active research interests.