Wow!! I would love to be there, thanks for the prompt reply!

I have in fact been to the JCU website to the sections you pointed out but theres a few things i am not sure about.

Firstly (in your opinion), would it be worth doing a MFB masters first or going straight to a PhD or possibly do both in Australia?? =/

Secondly, for a PhD would i have to chose from a research title? I mean (having been told nothing about PhD's) is it not possible to say just end up with a PhD in coral reef ecology for instance?

Yours sincerly, Dean

Basically i am going into my 3rd year BSc (Hons) Marine & Freshwater Biology for 2010/2011 at Essex University and just to keep on top of things i am considering my options for when i finish

My wish is to work with coral reefs one way or another as it is where my passion lies and so firstly i am thinking is it worth doing a masters degree at Essex or should i go straight into a PhD in say coral reef ecology in Australia for example. Not saying that is exactly what i would do though would be most ideal for me, however if i chose to go about this...

what steps would anyone recommend in order for me to find/get onto a coral reef related PhD or masters course providing i meet the grades etc etc??

Awaiting your reply