Marine and Aquatic Sciences Bioinformatics

Marine and Aquatic Sciences Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines the fields of biology, computer science, and mathematics to uncover the genetic and molecular basis of organisms in a marine and aquatic environment. Through the use of bioinformatics, oceanographers, marine biologists, and other aquatic scientists are able to quickly and accurately study the behavior of organisms, their genetic makeup, and the interactions of their environment. This information is crucial in understanding the effects of climate change, pollution, and other environmental perturbations on the biodiversity of our oceans and other aquatic ecosystems, and in developing unique conservation and management strategies. Bioinformatics is also being used to help improve the sustainability of fish and other species, as well as to develop new technologies for aquaculture.