Oceans Institute

Research

Further information

  • COFS
  • Centre for Marine Futures
  • Find out what our postgraduates are researching

Marine research at UWA covers these major areas:

Marine ecology
Relationships between organisms and marine environments
Oceanography
Understanding ocean processes and their role in the earth system
Marine biotechnology
Utilising the natural genetic diversity of our oceans
Ocean engineering
Harnessing our oceans' potential to deliver resources
Marine management and conservation
Supporting the sustainable, equitable and peaceful use of our oceans
Marine biomineralisation
Understanding the formation of complex natural structures