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Marine Biology

Summary

Marine biology is basically the study of all marine creatures, right from planktons and microorganisms, to floras and faunas such as whales, sharks, squids etc. Marine biologists examine the activities and relations of aquatic creatures with their surroundings. With the rise in ecological degradation, Marine Biologists also try to understand how these challenges are affecting the aquatic organisms, and come up with explanations and practices to control and treat them. Tools and techniques employed in this field include trawlers, satellites and sonars.

Career Opportunities

Here students have to understand that the study phase of a career is very different from the job phase of that career. Because the practical job is very different from what you study. Studying that subject will give you only theoretical knowledge but, in the field, you have to apply the knowledge which you have gathered but the situations will not be ideal. Therefore, practical jobs are very tough as conditions are real and not ideal. So, you have to compromise with your situation and need to apply your learnings. So, in this section, we will see the actual job prospects that Marine Biology will have.

In general, this field comprises the study of how the environment and additional exterior forces affect the fish life cycle. Its main application is to solve problems related with fish habitats. This option is becoming more popular with the rise in the market demands of the fisheries business.

The field of Aquaculture is related to the farming of domestic fishes and seaweeds. Another flourishing area for a professional in Marine Biology, Aquaculture is gaining status worldwide as customer demands for fish are increasingly becoming greater than can be supplied by the means of traditional commercial fishing.

A natural resource manager is involved in the management and general supervision of lakes, aquatic plants, underwater soil, rivers, and other natural resources. Jobs for natural resource managers are accessible in both government and private institutions.

Research is a key avenue for Marine Biologists. In addition to classic marine experiments, marine researchers also test and come up with ways to administer medications to contaminated fish populations. There are many diseases that can wipe out complete crops of domestic-raised fish, and researchers help to avert that outcome.

Marine biologists can be employed as environmental advisors and consultants to help design measures, rules, and guidelines to protect the marine wildlife and environment.

How to Pursue a Career in Marine Biology

	Stream	Graduation	After Graduation	After Post Graduation
Path 1	Clear Class 12th with Science Stream. Recommended Subjects - Biology and Chemistry.	Pursue the traditional 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees related to Marine Biology - • B.Sc. (Hons) Aquaculture • B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences • B.Sc. Life Sciences • B.Sc. (Hons) Biology	If needed, the student can directly go for a job or pursue the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree for 2 years in the domain of their choice.	If needed, the student can directly go for a job or go for a Ph.D. for around 3-5 years.

Important Courses Covered

Mentioned below are some of the important courses and subjects covered during the Marine Biology degree. Also note that the topics might change from college to college and also depend on the UG or PG level -

• Fundamentals of Marine Ecology
• Bio-Statistics
• Biology of Marine Organisms
• Aquaculture
• Marine Pollution
• Marine Botany
• Chemical Oceanography
• Biological Oceanography
• Fundamentals of Environment Science
• Marine Pharmacology
• Marine Geology
• Marine Food Technology
• Marine Technology
• Marine Monitoring
• MEIA & GIS
• Fundamentals of Fishery Science
• Coastal Zone Management
• Research and Practical

Leading Institutes

Top Institutes in India

College	Website	location
Centre for Atmospheric Science	www.cas.iitd.ac.in	Delhi
Indian Maritime University	www.imu.edu.in	Coimbatore
Andhra University	www.andhrauniversity.edu.in	Vishakhapatnam
National Institute of Oceanography	www.nio.org	Goa
Cochin University of Science and Technology	www.cusat.ac.in	Kochi
University of Madras	www.unom.ac.in	Chennai
Pondicherry University	www.pondiuni.edu.in	Pondicherry
Annamalai University	www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in	Tamil Nadu
Goa University	www.unigoa.ac.in	Goa
Bharathidasan University	www.bdu.ac.in	Tiruchirappalli
Berhampur University	www.buodisha.edu.in	Odisha
Karnatak University	www.kud.ac.in	Karwar
University of Calicut	www.universityofcalicut.info	Kerala

Most of the above-mentioned colleges and universities have direct admissions based on candidates scores in the 12th standard for B.Sc. (Hons)/B. Tech in Marine Biology. Few of them conduct their own separate entrance test or consider the marks in other qualifying exams such as MHT-CET, JEE-Mains.

Top Marine Biology Institutes in the World

College	Location	Website	Entrance Exams
University of Oxford	United Kingdom	www.ox.ac.uk	GRE,GMAT
Hardvard University	United States	www.harvard.edu	GRE,GMAT
Columbia University	United States	www.columbia.edu	GRE,GMAT
University of California, Berkeley	United States	www.berkeley.edu	GRE,GMAT
University College London	United Kingdom	www.ucl.ac.uk	GRE,GMAT
University of Pennsylvania	United States	www.upenn.edu	GRE,GMAT
Brown University	United States	www.brown.edu	GRE,GMAT
Duke University	United States	www.duke.edu	GRE,GMAT
Imperial College London	United Kingdom	www.imperial.ac.uk	GRE,GMAT
National University of Singapore	Singapore	www.nus.edu.sg	GRE,GMAT
University of Tokyo	Japan	www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html	GRE,GMAT
University of Toronto	Canada	www.utoronto.ca	GRE,GMAT
John Hopkins University	United States	www.jhu.edu	GRE,GMAT
The University of Queensland	Australia	www.uq.edu.au	GRE,GMAT

Entrance Examinations

Exams	Tentative Dates	Important Subjects Covered	Website
JEE Advanced	May/June	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.	www.jeeadv.ac.in
JEE Main	April	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.	www.jeemain.ac.in
University of Delhi Combined Entrance Exam (DU-CET)	June	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.	www.dtu.ac.in
Combined Written Admission Test (CWAT)	May/June	Botany Zoology Physics, Chemistry.	www.acds.co.in

Work Description

A career in Marine Biology can lead to many different responsibilities. Marine biologists observe and record the nature and varieties of the animals and plants in the marine ecosystem and the environmental factors that affect them. Some of the responsibilities for a Marine Biologist are listed below:

• Leading research to study the numerous forms of life that exist in the marine bodies such as seas, oceans and rivers.
• Employees have to act as a connector between the aerospace industry and their customers. Since aircraft are very costly and complex machinery, it is very common that faults will occur in the aircraft. So, employees try to connect with the industry person and try to resolve the issue as soon as possible
• Recognizing and classifying the various forms of organisms.
• Conducting experimentations to study the elements that effect the environment
• Inspecting and interpreting the findings and preparing reports
• Keeping up to date with the latest technologies and revisions in the field and related professions
• Preparing articles and journal papers on the conclusions and presenting them to other scientists and researchers.

Top Hiring Companies

Marine Biology is one of the most diverse and complex field of Life Science. The student needs to have a basic understanding of the various fields of Biology and Ecology along with the technical knowledge regarding the working of nautical machines and technologies such as sonar. There are many varied institutes all over the world that hire Marine Biologists for many varied roles -

• Indian Coast Guard
• Indian Navy
• Maersk
• Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited
• Marine Electric Systems
• Larsen & Toubro
• Bharat Dynamics
• DRDO
• Marintek Design and Engineering Pvt Ltd.
• TATA Power
• Whirlpool
• Colleges and Schools
• Research Universities

FAQs

What is B.Sc. degree in Marine Biology about?

• B.Sc. in Marine Biology is a 3-year UG degree that concentrates on studying the marine living organisms or biological systems to gain knowledge and advanced technology with research and innovations. The B.Sc. in Marine Biology degree includes important subjects like Marine Organisms, Marine Geology, Basic genetics and Mathematics. The job scope for graduates with B.Sc. in Marine Biology degree can include professor, Marine engineer, Environmental engineer and as a central supervisor of aquatic structures, etc.



What are the pros and cons of working in the field of Marine Biology?

• Pros of a career in Marine Biology -
1. Professionals get the chances to work on, and lead innovative research projects.
2. The field is rapidly rising, and there is a high amount of research openings, both in India and around the world.
3. The work can be exploratory and adventurous, if the candidate is involved with field and onsite research.
• Cons of a career in Marine Biology -
1. The educational path for a promising career could be long, as a Ph.D. is generally favored.
2. It can be hard for some to get into the profession, as it requires wide-ranging knowledge, dedication, ability and training.
3. The work might require the candidate to work for a long time in marine structures such as ships, and even underwater.



Are Marine Biologists in high demand?

• Yes, the demand for Marine Biologists is quite high as they work in a wide-ranging domain. Companies look for multi-talented professionals who can solve problems in real time quickly who can perform multiple roles in the team.



What is the average salary offered to a fresher as a Marine Biologists?

• A Marine Biologists with a B.Sc. and without prior work experience i.e., a fresher, after completing their course can expect salary package starting from Rs. 3.5 LPA to Rs. 6 LPA approximately based on their knowledge and ranking of their passing institute. This salary package grows exponentially with time and experience. A Marine Biologists can also opt for a Postgraduate degree and a doctorate in a specific field for further growth in the career.



What are the skills required to become a Marine Researcher?



• The most essential skill in a scientist is the nature to explore, improve, innovate and study more on the problem topic until they find success. Other than this, mentioned below are a few basic skills which make the best Marine Researcher:
1. Communication Skills
2. Analytical Skills
3. Interpersonal Skills
4. Perseverance
5. Problem-solving Skills
6. Critical-thinking Skills

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