Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics and environments of marine animals and plants.

Tasks Include:

• plans and undertakes experiments to study, measure and understand marine animals and plants
• examines the relationships between marine animals, plants and water quality factors such as salinity, temperature and oxygen content
• advises on commercial applications of marine research such as aquaculture and fisheries
• prepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers
• may supervise technicians or other experimental staff