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MSc

Research

Biological Oceanography
Marine Ecology

1. Study the behaviour, evolution, distribution, and relationships among organisms in a marine environment.
2. Use oceanographic instruments to measure the physical and chemical properties of water.
3. Examine the biodiversity of benthic and pelagic organisms.
4. Study the structure of marine communities and assist in the rehabilitation of damaged ecosystems.
5. Take samples of marine organisms and conduct laboratory tests
6. Build mathematical models to estimate the distribution and abundance of marine life in specific places.
7. Develop and implement long-term programs for monitoring marine biodiversity, including developing protocols and monitoring environmental compliance.
8. Taxonomic inventory of corals, fishes, gastropods, bivalves and seagrass species.
9. Collecting samples and data-using processes such as geographic information systems (GIS), visual recording and sampling
10. Collecting biological samples and data from the sea, sea floor using specialised equipment and techniques
11. Analysing these samples in a lab and developing new research theories 
12. Preserving specimens and samples of unknown species and coral diseases and mapping the distribution, ranges or movements of marine populations
13. Scuba diving to survey endangered organisms and implementing preservation strategies
14. Designing scientific experiments and collating findings
15. Preparing detailed reports for funding agencies, private commercial organisations, governmental bodies
16. Communicating the latest advances in marine science 
17. Carrying out environmental impact assessments of a proposed project or development
18. Evaluating environmental impact assessment report of proposed commercial coastal development projects
19. Sensitising local fisherman and stakeholders about climate change and best marine practices
20. Lecturing or teaching on policy, planning and management of marine activities
21. Conducting expeditions on research vessels in tropical seas
22. Providing policy makers with the scientific information needed to best manage the marine environment and advocating this in the policy process through government liaison, press and media
23. Carrying out educational work and raising awareness of issues with the public,  fellow academics ,governments and commercial organisations
24. Developing, implementing and managing projects relating to the marine environment
25. Team coordination and tracking of assignments, scopes, schedules budgets and deliverables
26. Keeping up to date with new research and technologies and attending training courses
27. Liaising with colleagues across the field including fellow research staff and technicians
28. Lecturing on specialist subjects and supervising BSc students.
29. Write grant proposals to fund research.
30. Provide teammates guidance on the project
31. Using statistical models of laboratory and field data to investigate hypotheses and make predictions
32. Analysing and interpreting data from samples, measurements and remote sensing aids
33. Attending conferences and going on research cruises
34. Prepare technical reports, publish research results, and present research at seminars, conferences, and lectures.

Indian Ocean

Scuba Diving

English

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