Aquatic and Marine Biology

• Bachelor of Science
• Major

Stetson University's Aquatic and Marine Biology BS is 32 units and gives you hands-on research experience in Florida's freshwater and marine ecosystems. Prime Florida access puts you near rivers, springs, coastal areas, and marine environments where you conduct real field research.

Why Aquatic and Marine Biology at Stetson University?

Florida's location gives students direct access to exceptionally diverse ecosystems, including freshwater springs, rivers, coastal environments, and marine habitats, that most programs can only study in textbooks. Your field research is conducted in genuinely significant ecological environments.

Senior research projects have included salamander development, turtle nesting ecology, artificial reef impacts, endangered snail populations, spring fish ecology, and manatee distribution and mortality. That range reflects the breadth of faculty expertise and the quality of field access.

Through Stetson's Marine Science Education Consortium, you can study at the Duke University Marine Laboratory for a summer or semester, extending your training into one of the premier marine research institutions in the country.

Learn more about the Department of Biology.

Related Programs:

• Biology
• Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Sciences
• Biochemistry

“The classes prepared me for an internship at the Marine Discovery Center.”

— Verania Sosa '22

Career Outcomes

As an Aquatic and Marine Biology major at Stetson, you'll be trained as a scientist, ready to pursue advanced degrees or careers in biological research, environmental science, conservation, and health professions. You'll be prepared for roles such as education and restoration specialist, teacher, county environmental manager, lab technician, and fisheries biologist. 

Many graduates continue their studies in marine science, shark biology, fisheries science, veterinary school, and pharmacy school. Our graduates are recruited by top organizations, offering you numerous opportunities to excel in your career. The following are organizations that have recruited graduates of our program:

• Marine Discovery Center
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Kirsten Work, PhD, University of Oklahoma
• Melissa Gibbs, PhD, University of Delaware

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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