Aquatic Biology Emphases

Aquatic Systems

Aquatic biology as a discipline is as diverse as aquatic systems themselves. This discipline includes the study of lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands and organisms such as bacteria, protozoa, invertebrates, insects, fish, aquatic plants and more.

Fisheries Biology

Wetlands Ecology

Wetlands are areas with seasonal or permanent shallow surface water or water-saturated soils. Wetlands are becoming an increasingly important environmental issue, as approx. 52% of our nation's wetlands have been lost. We are now beginning to comprehend the valuable role of wetlands in water management, plant and animal biodiversity and global nutrient cycles.