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Learning outcomes
Estimate the number of marine organisms and analyse their population features
Observe communities of marine organisms and determine the factors influencing their structure
Assess and advise on the causes, effects, prevention and control of introduced species
Design laboratory and field experiments using numerical and statistical skills
Design and carry out environmental impact assessments to determine whether change is caused by natural or human factors
Develop long-term programs for monitoring environmental pollution
Provide guidance on fisheries management
Provide information and recommendations for the development of marine conservation and harvesting policies and programmes, including aquaculture
Write scientific reports on research and investigations and prepare more general information for scientific, managerial, political and general audiences
Advise managers, politicians, primary producers, healthcare workers and the general public on management and conservation of marine biological resources
Begin higher level studies, including independent research, in marine biology