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Not a big deal, I think. UF offers a zoology major and extensive research in marine science. I would certainly recommend it over many weaker programs dedicated to marine biology. </p>
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Correct. This is something I stress a lot. Duke’s marine lab (highly recommended :)), Sea Semester, Woods Hole MBL, and others accept students for a semester or two.</p>
<p>Additionally, you have a lot of opportunities for funded summer research – REU programs, internships at Mount Desert Island, internships at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, internships with the Fish & Wildlife Service, etc.</p>