Dear Aspirant,

Marine biology is the scientific study of  aquatic and marine life and the organisms in the sea. As you are a biology student, you will be aware of the classification of organisms and plants into phyla/family/genera. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea) The specialisation for marine biology is usually taken up in masters.  A marine biologist career allows a person to gain knowledge about the entire marine fauna and flora, getting an education in the field  completes the necessary qualifications to come out as a professional and dedicated marine biologist. The following are subjects that can be taken at a BSC level to pursue marine biology in masters:

1)Ecology and Environment

2)Estuarine Ecology

3)Marine Science

4)Environmental Science

5)Zoology

6)Botany

The following are colleges in Kerala that offer degrees in marine biology.

1)Kerala Agricultural University: It is the principal force in providing human resources, and skills and technology, required for the sustainable development of agriculture, aquatic life and the environment. It broadly encompasses all production activities based on land and water, including crop production (agriculture), forestry and fisheries through conducting, interfacing and integrating education, research and extension in these spheres of economic endeavour.

2) College of fisheries, Kochi: The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is a university (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University) established by the government of Kerala (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Kerala) devoted to studies in f (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisheries) isheries and ocean (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean) sciences. KUFOS has its headquarters in the premises of the College of Fisheries, Panangad, near Madavana (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Madavana&action=edit&redlink=1) junction along the Kochi bypass.

3) Cochin university of Science and Technology: This government owned autonomous college in Cochin that was founded in 1971 offers an M.S.C in marine science.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomy_(biology))

4) University of Kerala: This University in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram offers an M.S.C in Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and fisheries.

Hope this helps. All the best!