Take one look at New College’s small class sizes, expert Marine Biology faculty, waterfront location and marine facilities and you will understand why so many students want to pursue their interest in Marine Biology either though coursework only or through an Area of Concentration in Marine Biology here.
About the Marine Biology Area of Concentration
An Area of Concentration in Marine Biology allows students to build a strong foundation in basic biological concepts, with an emphasis on marine organisms and ecosystems. This program of study is designed to prepare students for graduate or professional studies in marine biology, biological oceanography, or related fields, as well as for professional careers in marine or environmental fields.
New College is situated on Sarasota Bay and our students have the opportunity to study and conduct research at the Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center, located on our Bayfront Campus. The Center is home to more than 100 aquaria, anchored by a 15,000-gallon research and display tank. Each tank in the Living Ecosystem Teaching and Research Aquarium features different captive ecosystems, including a cold-water rocky shore and Sarasota Bay grass flats. Through a natural filtration system designed by students, the Center draws and recycles water from Sarasota Bay.
Featured Course
BIOL 2650
Introduction to Oceanography
In this introductory course to marine sciences we will start with an introduction to the Ocean-Earth planet, followed by explaining plate tectonics (paleogeography), marine provinces, marine sediments, the main physical and chemical properties of seawater, and the air-sea interactions with the atmosphere. We will also cover ocean circulation, waves, and tides. Finally, we will be studying life in the oceans, biological productivity, pelagic and benthic biota, and the interactions of humans with the ocean including exploitation and pollution.
Recent courses
- Biology of Sharks, Skates and Rays
- Coral Reef Ecology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Introduction to Oceanography
- Marine Mammal Biology
Career Pathways
- Fisheries Management
- Veterinary Medicine
- Research
- Marine Law and Policy
- Environmental Protection and Regulation
- Marine Geology
- Marine Chemistry
- Education
Pritzker Marine-Biology Research Center
New College of Florida is the nation’s only liberal arts college with a marine research center located on its campus.
Contact Us
Natural Sciences Division
Phone Number
Email Address
Location
Heiser Natural Sciences Complex 172C
Marine Biology Faculty
Erika Díaz Almeyda
Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies
Dr. Jayne M. Gardiner
Associate Professor of Biology
Sandra Gilchrist
Professor of Biology & Marine Science
Natural Sciences Division Chair
Dr. Athena Rycyk
Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Science
Dr. Gerardo Toro-Farmer
Assistant Professor of Coastal and Marine Science
Alfred Beulig
Emeritus Professor of Biology
Leo Demski
Emeritus Professor of Biology
Founding Director Pritzker Marine Biology Center