Meet our students and graduates

Read about life as a student in the Institute of Marine Science and where our graduates end up.

Gemma Cunnington, Marine Science

Gemma Cunnington graduated with a Bachelor in Marine Science and is now working towards a MSc in Marine Science.

Meet Gemma
Michelle Scriver, PhD in Marine Science

Michelle, PhD in Marine Science focusing on molecular ecology, is fascinated by DNA and passionate about the beauty and mystery of the ocean.

Meet Michelle
Fletcher Sunde, Marine Science

Marine Science alumnus Fletcher Sunde is instilling a respect for the environment in young minds.

Meet Fletcher
An image of Wenjie Wu against an aquarium background

Wenjie Wu’s fascination for marine life and drive to protect our oceans led him towards a PhD in Marine Science.

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A picture of student Jessica Marinovich

Jessica Marinovich is working towards her PhD researching the ecological role that snapper play as predators of kina on northern New Zealand rocky reefs.

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PhD student Ash Heaphy

Ash Heaphy is channelling her fear of the ocean into a PhD, investigating marine ecosystems in the Hauraki Gulf.

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Underwater of marine life

Explore undergraduate and postgraduate study in marine science and conservation.

Hōparatia | Explore
Dr Caitlin Blain diving underwater

Discover the exciting research happening in the Institute of Marine Science.

Tūhuratia | Discover
Late evening motorway

Prepare for your future work and life with the help of our range of workshops, events and services.

He mōhiohio anō | More info