Is there anything more mysterious than marine life? From schools of fish to corals to massive sea mammals, the fascinating creatures and ecosystems we know so well pale in comparison to what we have yet to learn about what lies deep in the earth’s oceans. That’s where marine biologists and conservationists come in. Not only are they advocates for the protection of marine life and biodiversity, but Marine biologists also have the inspiring task of exploring our oceans to better understand the ocean, its inhabitants, and the ways in which human activity impacts these ecosystems.

If you’re studying – or interested in – marine biology, you’ve got a very cool career ahead of you. So you need high-quality and engaging ecology and biology textbooks. Here is our list of the ten most searched Marine Biology textbooks.