Overview
Fisheries and aquaculture provide food for millions of people around the world every day. However, marine and aquatic ecosystems are under stress – from climate change, unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, and pollution – leading to ocean acidification and declining biodiversity. This major sequence enhances your understanding of the sciences underpinning fisheries, marine microbiology and genomics, aquaculture and oceanography. With a focus on fostering quantitative skills, students will develop the proficiency needed to navigate intricate data sets, paving the way for innovative advancements in marine science.
Key information
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Unit set code
MJ-S000090
Explore units
Six (6) credit points - one credit point per unit
Level 1 – Trimester 1
No major unit
Level 1 – Trimester 2
Level 2 – Trimester 1
Level 2 – Trimester 2
Level 3 – Trimester 1
Level 3 – Trimester 2
You can study Ocean, fisheries and aquaculture sciences as part of the following courses
Bachelor of Marine Science
Deakin's Bachelor of Marine Science will enable you to assess the environment as a marine scientist to ensure the sustainable future of the world's oceans.