Marine Studies
Course Description:
The oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the earth's surface and influence all forms of life on this planet.
Marine Studies provides an opportunity for the future custodians of this environment to study it and to appreciate its value. It gives them the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to use and protect its unique ecosystems, and at the same time communicate their appreciation to the community. It provides an opportunity to instill in students an acceptable ethical code towards use of the marine environment, increasingly demanded by the community and their governments. While this course is focused on oceans, it provides scope for the study of the full range of waterways.
Marine Studies is a Non-ATAR course and does not count towards the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Contact: Stephen.Hawkins8@det.nsw.edu.au
Careers associated with Marine Studies:
Marine Researcher, Marine Biologist, Marine Environment Educator, Scuba Diving Instructor, Underwater Filmmaker, Marine Tourism Officer, Coastal Studies Researcher, Shipping Supervisor, Surf Tourism Officer, Surf Lifesaver.