Marine Discovery Competition - UTAS

2023 Marine Discovery Competition

The University of Tasmania is once again proud to present Year 11 and 12 students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a week as a marine biologist.  This is our 2023 Marine Discovery Competition.

A Practical Introduction to Temperate Marine Biology is an introduction to the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science degree at UTAS. Upon completing this short course, students will receive a credit unit towards their future University of Tasmania  degree.

This is a 5-day field trip based on the picturesque Maria Island, on the Tasmanian East Coast. Led by marine ecologist, Dr Scott Bennett, students will be doing field work and experiencing the sights and sounds of climate change, invasive species, pollution, debris, and the associated economic and social impacts.

To enter, students are to complete an online application and submit a 300-word pitch on the topic: why I wish to study the marine biology of Maria Island.

Applications are open and will close at midnight (AEST) on Monday 20 February 2023.

There are 24 places available, 14 of which are scholarships places.  Scholarships will cover flights, accommodation, catering, local transport costs, equipment hire, tuition costs and survey gear.

The course will run from Monday April 17 – Sunday April 23, 2023.

Read the Terms and Conditions, here.  Find out more and apply at 2023 Marine Discovery Competition.