

We research a whole range of marine processes, from fisheries and aquaculture to oceanography and marine chemistry.
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PhD student Harry Allard from Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre spoke to Radio NZ about Luna, a tricky octopus who has it in for him.
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For alumnus William Trubridge, free diving has become a passion in which he excels. He holds multiple world record titles.
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Marine Science brings together academic staff from seven departments as well as external partners including NIWA and Cawthron Institute.
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Explore our range of Marine Science programmes for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students.
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Combining a wide range of disciplines our research aims to improve understanding of the coastal and marine environment.
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Meet our graduates and find out where their Marine Science degree has taken them.
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The University's 'marine campus' sits at the edge of Goat Island, New Zealand's oldest marine reserve.
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Our Discovery Centre is a must for anyone interested in New Zealand’s marine environment.
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Our graduate school is a partnership with NIWA and offers unique opportunities in postgraduate research.
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We work with a broad range of private and government organisations.
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