# Marine Science Masters Degrees
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## Study marine science
Marine science at Newcastle explores the conservation and sustainable management of aquatic resources. We are international leaders in marine science research and teaching.
With a masters degree in marine science, you'll be ready to make a positive impact on marine ecosystems.
[Marine science at Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/our-disciplines/marine-science/)
[Marine science degrees](#)
Marine Conservation and Sustainability MSc
Course code: **5158F**
At Newcastle University, our course meets the growing demand for marine consultants and coastal managers in UK, European and international business.
[View full course information](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5158f/)
Marine Ecosystems MRes
Course code: **4857F**
Learn about the world’s oceans with our Marine Ecosystems MRes. This research Master's will will prepare you for a career in marine research.
[View full course information](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4857f/)
Research dissertations
Below is a selection of research dissertations from our past **Marine Conservation and Sustainability MSc** students.
- Assessing the social impacts of the 2024 pollack fishery closure in Cornwall\
**Lead supervisor:** [Dr Sarah Coulthard](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/sarahcoulthard.html)\
**Partner:** Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities
- Species distribution modelling alongside the New Zealand trait database for predicting species abundance and locations\
**Lead supervisor:** [Dr Fabrice Stephenson](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/fabricestephenson.html)\
**Partner:** National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, New Zealand
- Blue Carbon valuation in seagrass meadows: A study on carbon storage and its implications for sustainable finance initiatives\
**Lead supervisor:** [Professor Clare Fitzsimmons](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/clarefitzsimmons.html)\
**Partner:** Stronger Shores
- An analysis of the dose-response curve of crustaceans exposed to naphthalene\
**Lead supervisor:** [Dr Gary Caldwell](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/garycaldwell.html)
- Baseline metal concentrations on deep-sea fauna\
**Lead supervisor:** [Dr William Reid](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/williamreid.html)
- Assessing the release of microplastics and toxic pollutants from anti-fouling coatings in the context of marine wearing and ship graveyards\
**Lead supervisor:** Dr Miguel Morales Maqueda\
**Partner:** AkzoNobel
- Public perceptions of nature-based solutions to coastal protection, North-East of England\
**Lead supervisor:** [Dr Sarah Coulthard](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/sarahcoulthard.html)\
**Partner:** Stronger Shores
- Effects of trawling and potting on benthic communities – indicator species detection and biological traits analysis\
**Lead supervisor:** [Professor Clare Fitzsimmons](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/clarefitzsimmons.html)\
**Partner:** Natural England
- Interactions between seals and Northumberland small-scale net fisheries\
**Lead supervisor:** [Dr Sarah Coulthard](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/sarahcoulthard.html)\
**Partner:** Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
- Modelling the dispersion of marine plastics around the Maldives Archipelago\
**Lead supervisor:** [Dr Miguel Morales Maqueda](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/miguelmorales-maqueda.html)
[#### Marine science research
Pursuing excellence in marine science research through discovery-led investigations and focused applications.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/our-research/marine)
[#### Facilities
Our marine facilities support teaching, research, outreach and business activities.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/about-us/facilities/marine/)
[#### Marine science staff
Our marine group carries out cutting-edge research across the globe. We have a strong network of regional, national and international collaborators.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/marine/)
[## Marine science PhD degrees
Study endangered species and habits, and how we can protect them. Our PhD degrees will look at how we can manage the ocean environment for future generations.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/study/postgraduate-research/marine/)
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