Life Below Water
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework to turn global ambitions into local action. Florida International University is ranked No. 3 in the world for positive impact on Life Below Water according to the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Our faculty, students and staff are addressing sea level rise, the environmental and economic realities of climate change, management strategies for sustainable fisheries and conservation across the globe's biodiversity hotspots. Our efforts are helping to ensure a sustainable future for Life Below Water.
"FIU is a place of power. People come here because they want to make a difference. It's a gift to have places like this, where people can move where they are in terms of knowledge. One of the things I like about this university is they have Aquarius, the world's only underwater research laboratory."Dr. Sylvia Earle President and Founder of Mission Blue / The Sylvia Earle Alliance
Our Impact
As the State of Florida’s University of Distinction in Environmental Resilience, FIU is providing the science for a healthier and more sustainable planet including Life Below Water. Explore our efforts In the World, For the Community and On Campus.
Degree Programs
Based at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus, the Marine Science Program takes advantage of the diverse tropical environments of South Florida and the Caribbean. Faculty and students are enhancing our understanding and stewardship of Life Below Water.
Featured Degree Programs in Marine Science
For more information about FIU's Marine Science degree programs visit the Department of Biological Sciences.
B.S. in Marine Biology
This degree provides students a strong foundation in structural and evolutionary developmental biology, physiology, organismal diversity, physical oceanography and ecology.
Graduate degrees in Biology
The Master of Science in Biology allows students to develop critical skills and pursue research in diverse areas of biology including. The Ph.D. equips students with the abilities to execute research and develop advanced skills in their area of focus.
Combined M.S. in Forensic Science/Ph.D. in Biology
The M.S. in Forensic Science equips students with a foundation in biology, forensic biology, chemistry and forensic analysis methods. The
Ph.D. in Biology allows students to further the research initiated in the M.S. program.
Global Learning for Global Citizenship
FIU’s Global Learning initiative provides a foundation for students to create innovative, equitable, and sustainable solutions for our interconnected human and natural communities.
Every FIU undergraduate is student is required to take at least two Global Learning courses as part of their degree program. FIU offers 268 courses to fulfill this requirement, all focused on global, sustainable and responsible citizenship.
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