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OSCA 2024 · 244634 · Skill level 1

Marine Biologist: OSCA 244634

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Marine Biologist is OSCA 2024 code 244634. It corresponds to ANZSCO 234516 Marine Biologist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 244634

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 234516

    Marine Biologist

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 234516

The job

What a marine biologist does

Studies the anatomy, physiology, functions, characteristics, behaviour and environments of all forms of life living in the sea and connected water bodies.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Collects and analyses samples to assess environmental effects on marine life
  • Studies breeding patterns, physiological processes, behaviour and other characteristics of marine organisms
  • Estimates, monitors and manages populations of marine life
  • Assesses the impact of human activities on marine life
  • Develops, conducts and improves breeding programs to support endangered species of marine life

Unit group 2446

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Questions

OSCA 244634: common questions

What is the OSCA code for marine biologist?
The OSCA 2024 code is 244634 (Marine Biologist), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244634?
ANZSCO 234516 Marine Biologist. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Marine Biologist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 234516 Marine Biologist is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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