| ABOUT THE MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM |
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| Marine science is the interdisciplinary study of the oceans, estuaries, and inland seas of the world. | ||
 Gamete collection at hydrothermal vent as viewed from the Alvin sub at a depth of 9,000 feet. |
 The Ft. George River leading to the extensive St. Johns River Estuary System. |
 Moorish idol fish above rocky seafloor. Photo by: D. McCarthy. |
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The marine science major at Jacksonville University emphasizes the multi-disciplined approach necessary to understand the marine environment. Using a core of biology courses, the major includes elements of chemistry, physics, and physical science, as well as life sciences. Students may focus their studies in one or more of these areas by careful selection of their elective courses. |
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 Student using penetrometer to examine sand compaction levels. |
 Ornithology class records birds spotted on campus. |
 Icthyology students sorting seined fish at nearby Huguenot Beach. |
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We encourage students to gain valuable hands-on experience through internships and research with the faculty. Students who wish to participate in undergraduate research may do so by registering for Research Participation or Independent Study courses with particular faculty members. In addition, some students work closely with faculty as laboratory assistants. This experience is particularly helpful for students who wish to teach. Marine science prepares majors for both employment in both the public and private sectors and for post-baccalaureate study at graduate or professional schools. |
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 Measuring tree height as part of faculty research project on Sherman's fox squirrel. |
 Student Assistant prepares for sampling aboard JU's R/V Dolphin. |
 Participating in faculty research on nearshore reefs, students count organisms within quadrat. |
| OUTCOMES | ||
| Jacksonville University's marine science graduates have gone on to successful careers in a variety of areas. Some of their employers include Sea World, Naval Oceanographic Office, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Division of Parks and Recreation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. | ||
 Florida State Parks biologist looks for tracks of endangered Anastasia Island Beach Mice. |
 Rehabilitation of live injured manatee by SeaWorld marine mammalogists. |
 Deep-sea submarine driver at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution gives talk to JU students. |
