Marine Biology (also known as Biology, Marine, Marine Hydrobiology): The study of the origin, structure, development, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of organisms which inhabit the OCEANS AND SEAS.

NIH MeSH · D008386Disciplines and Occupations

Marine Biology

Also known asBiology, Marine · Marine Hydrobiology · Hydrobiology, Marine · Marine Ecology · Ecology, Marine

Definition

The study of the origin, structure, development, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of organisms which inhabit the OCEANS AND SEAS.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.248.750.500
  • H01.277.249.750.500
  • H01.277.750.500

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Common questions about Marine Biology

What does Marine Biology mean in medicine?
The study of the origin, structure, development, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of organisms which inhabit the OCEANS AND SEAS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Marine Biology known by any other names?
Yes. Marine Biology is also referred to as Biology, Marine, Marine Hydrobiology, Hydrobiology, Marine, Marine Ecology in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Marine Biology sit in the medical classification?
Marine Biology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.248.750.500, H01.277.249.750.500, H01.277.750.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008386) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗