Marine Science

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Marine Science graduate and manager of Australia Seabird rescue, Olly Pitt cares for injured turtles at the wildlife rescue centre in Ballina.

Join a world-class centre of marine expertise, be taught by leaders in their fields

Southern Cross Uni is a world leader in marine science teaching and research, offering both undergraduate and research degrees.

Open Panel and Interactive Experience 

Join our Marine Science experts and discover our underwater world at the National Marine Science Centre. Visit the Solitary Islands Aquarium and see exciting local species, getting up close and personal with sea stars and sea urchins at the touch tank.

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Why choose Marine Science at Southern Cross University?

Living labs on our doorstep

Develop skills in the labs and out in the field including the Solitary Islands, Cape Byron and Great Barrier Reef marine parks

Explore our underwater world

Gain field experience with leading scientists

Subtropical marine experts

Learn in state-of-the-art facilities and from world-leading marine scientists at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour

Panel session and interactive experience

National Marine Science Centre 11th August

Panel Session and Interactive Experience

10:00am - 11:30am

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National Marine Science Centre building

“Studying Marine Science can help us to make an impact because you have that knowledge to be able to go out and go okay, what's going to work in this area? What can we do to change and rehabilitate or prevent something from happening so that we can protect it?”

Girl standing in ocean looking out to sea