The top foreign countries where to study marine biology

Are you interested in studying marine biology? There are plenty of colleges or educational institutions that provide courses or programs where you can enroll in the subject, says <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveRindnerBio">Steven Rindner, a bio</a> student from New York. If you plan on studying abroad instead, there are also tons of options, such as the following.

Costa Rica

There is no need to go far from the U.S. if you want to learn about marine biology on foreign soil. Costa Rica, a Central American country with coastlines beside the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, is known for being "biologically intense," as noted by National Geographic. The country is home to more than 500,000 animal species. There are more than a dozen marine biology programs in Costa Rica.

Australia

The Land Down Under is unsurprisingly one of the best countries to study marine biology and a dream destination for Steven Rindner and other bio majors. Its marine life alone is quite extensive, with over 3,000 reef systems, including the Great Barrier Reef, and more than 1,500 marine animal species. Australia is an excellent choice because numerous marine biology programs from highly esteemed universities exist. Most of them will allow you to try your hands on fieldwork, cultural immersion, and thrilling aquatic adventures.

United Kingdom

The U.K. has over 7,700 miles of coastline, which means it is another country that provides students with immediate access to marine wildlife. Opting to study in the U.K. would be an easy choice -- as long as you have the means -- because it is home to many established universities and state-of-the-art research vessels. In addition, there are even scientific diving courses available as optional modules.

Portugal

Known for its historic beauty, Portugal is situated next to the Atlantic Ocean, making it an attractive destination to study marine biology. According to Steven Rindner, bio students and enthusiasts would love the marine facilities that have been established in the country. On top of that, some educational institutions teach marine biology courses in English.