Ecology, taxonomy, zoogeography, culture and general biology of commercial species are emphasized in this program. Course offerings are structured to provide not only a strong basis of formal academic instruction but also considerable hands-on field and collection experience by taking advantage of the coastal location of the university. A strong preparation in the sciences is recommended. Marine Fisheries graduates are prepared to work as fisheries managers or research biologists for state and federal agencies, ecological consulting firms and educational institutions. Qualified degree recipients may undertake postgraduate studies in resource management, mariculture, systematics and fisheries economics.

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Indicates required courses in the Marine Fisheries major. These courses will be used to compute the major GPA.

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Must make a grade of C or better before advancing to upper-level courses.

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Select from MARB 300-499.

The total hours may be increased if the student is required to take remedial math, remedial English, foreign language, Cultural Discourse or International and Cultural Diversity courses. 

All electives must be chosen in consultation with, and approved by, the student's academic advisor. Unless courses are specifically listed, see University Core Curriculum for a listing of course options for Communication, Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences, Language, Philosophy and Culture, Creative Arts, American History, Government and Political Sciences and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The 3-hour requirement for International and Cultural Diversity may be met with courses used to satisfy other degree requirements. The 3-hour requirement for Cultural Discourse may be met with courses used to satisfy other degree requirements.