Marine environments all around the world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change and ongoing coastal development and subsea resources extraction. Opportunities in coastal and marine science are therefore growing rapidly, with graduates sought by government, industry and non-profit organisations to help advise on how to tackle challenges and devise solutions.

This major also responds to the growing need to protect Australia’s coastal waters, with an emphasis on marine biology, oceanographic sciences and resource management.

The course is designed and delivered by staff with research expertise in fish ecology, coral reef ecology, marine pollution, seafloor mapping, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. It has been designed with industry input, to ensure you develop scientific and marine research skills. You will be challenged to think as a marine scientist, developing your initiative and intellectual curiosity to help understand and protect the marine environment.

During your studies you’ll interact with professionals working in marine and coastal science and management. These may include Curtin’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology and marine science consultancies, as well as the Western Australian departments of Fisheries; Water and Environmental Regulation; and Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.