The need to sustain Australia's marine environment is more important than ever as we face an uncertain future driven by climate change, increasing resource extraction and coastal development. Coastal and marine scientists are essential to ensuring the sustainable management of this environment. It has been designed with industry input to deliver a learning experience focused on developing scientific and marine research skills. The course is delivered by staff actively researching a variety of fields, including fish ecology, coral reef ecology, marine pollution, coastal geomorphology, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. The result is a dynamic and engaging learning environment in which teaching is informed by current research. Why study Coastal and Marine Science Major (BSc Science) You will undertake extensive fieldwork as part of this major, including a 10 day study tour in second year to visit coastal infrastructure and installations on the West Australian coast. You will interact with people working in coastal zone management such as the Department of Environment and Conservation, the Department of Fisheries, and resource and tourism businesses. Curtin uses innovative teaching tools such as 'piercam' to bring the coastal environment into the classroom. Piercam is an underwater camera permanently stationed on Ningaloo Reef, which broadcasts live vision via the web. A further camera is to be installed on the North West Cape, to track whale migration. Graduates are sought in numerous industries and organisations due to their specialist science training, critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities. Career information Natural Resource Manager Environmental Scientist Aquaculture Technician Aquatic Biomonitoring Consultant Conservation Analyst Environmental Planner Environmental Policy Manager/Advisor EPA Inspector Fisheries Scientist Marine Mine Site Ecologist Regional Development Advisor Aquaculturalist Ecotoxicologist Fisheries Scientist Environment Consultant Marine Biologist Fisheries Officer