Video: A Day in the Life of a Marine Biology Major
Join Stella Monner ’25 to get an insider’s look at what it’s like to be a marine biology major at Rollins.
September 04, 2025
The marine biology program is tailored to take full advantage of Rollins’ ideal setting on the Florida peninsula—one hour from the Atlantic Ocean, 90 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, a few hours from the Florida Keys, and a one-hour flight to the Bahamas. Discover a day in the life of marine biology and music double major Stella Monner ’25, who takes you into expertly guided small classes and cutting-edge labs as well as on excursions to coastal environments and behind the scenes of collaborative research projects.
Through this glimpse into the life of a marine biology major at Rollins, you’ll see how Rollins prepares students like Monner for meaningful careers at the intersection of science, passion, and global environmental stewardship.

Marine Biology at Rollins
From fieldwork opportunities and popular courses to cutting-edge lab environments and career paths, learn more about what it’s like to be a marine biology major at Rollins.
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