244634 Marine Biologist
Studies the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies.
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Unit group
- 2446 Life Scientists
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 1
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Studies the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies.
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Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 244 Natural and Physical Science Professionals
- Unit group
- 2446 Life Scientists
Tasks
- Collects and analyses samples to assess environmental effects on marine life
- Studies breeding patterns, physiological processes, behaviour and other characteristics of marine organisms
- Estimates, monitors and manages populations of marine life
- Assesses the impact of human activities on marine life
- Develops, conducts and improves breeding programs to support endangered species of marine life
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Industry context
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- ANZSIC 3231 Plumbing Services 9 primary activities
- ANZSIC 5219 Other Water Transport Support Services 7 primary activities
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Compare OSCA 244634 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code244634 Marine Biologist | 244631 Biotechnologist | 244632 Botanist |
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| Official role definition | Studies the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies. | Studies the anatomy, physiology, genetics and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules to improve or develop new products and processes in a wide range of industries, including agriculture, food production and medicine. | Studies the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and ecology of plants. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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