Marine Biology specializes in studying organisms that live in oceans, seas, and other aquatic environments. This major includes understanding interactions between marine organisms and their environments, marine biodiversity, and aquatic ecosystems.

Fields of study in marine biology:
Ocean Environment:

• Marine Ecology: The study of interactions between marine organisms and their environments, including environmental and climate changes and their impact on marine ecosystems.
• Marine Ecosystems: Understanding ecosystems such as coral reefs, seagrass forests, and polar regions.

Marine life science:

• Molecular and genetic biology: studying the molecular basis of marine life and applying genetic techniques to understand biodiversity.
• Behavior of marine organisms: the study of how marine organisms behave in their natural environments.

Evolutionary biology and environmental biology:

• Evolution and Adaptation: The study of how marine organisms evolve and adapt to their environments.
• Marine Biodiversity: Exploring the diversity of organisms in the oceans and seas and how to conserve them.

Marine health and environmental conservation:

• Marine diseases: studying diseases that affect marine organisms and how to prevent them.
• Marine conservation: developing strategies to protect the marine environment and endangered species.

Physiological biology:

• Marine physiology: the study of physiology and vital processes in marine organisms and how they adapt to aquatic environments.
• Nutrition and metabolism: understanding nutritional processes in marine organisms and their impact on ecosystems.

Required skills:

• Research and analytical skills: to collect data and analyze scientific results.
• Broad ecological knowledge: to understand the interactions between marine organisms and their environments.
• Technical skills: to use research tools and equipment intended to study the marine environment.
• Communication skills: to convey information and scientific results to the scientific and public community.

Work fields:

• Scientific research: working in universities and research institutions to study marine ecosystems and living organisms.
• Environmental organizations: Work with environmental protection organizations to develop and implement marine conservation strategies.
• Government Bodies: Work with government agencies concerned with the management and protection of marine resources.
• Aquariums and museums: Work in the management and maintenance of educational aquariums and marine research centers.
• Education: Teaching marine biology in universities and schools.

Importance of marine biology:

• Understanding Ecosystems: Helps understand how marine ecosystems work and the interaction between their components.
• Protecting biodiversity: developing strategies to conserve endangered marine species and ecosystems.
• Climate Change: Studying the impact of climate change on marine organisms and ecosystems.
• Marine Resources: Improving the management and exploitation of marine resources in sustainable ways.

Marine Biology Applications:

• Scientific and technological research: developing new techniques to study the marine environment and its living organisms.
• Environmental preservation: Implementing projects aimed at protecting marine environments and preserving their biological diversity.
• Awareness and Education: Spreading knowledge about the importance of preserving seas and oceans and teaching the new generation about marine environments.
• Marine Resource Management: Improving fishing and conservation strategies for marine resources to ensure their sustainability.

The Marine Biology major combines science and environmental applications to contribute to the preservation of oceans and seas and the achievement of sustainable development, which enhances our understanding of nature and the marine environment.