Live sea creatures in aquariums and research displays on the Rena grounding research are just part of University of Waikato's Coastal Science stand at next week's Tauranga Careers and Business Expo.

At the event coastal science chair, professor Chris Battershill, and research fellow Dr Phil Ross will b answer questions about studying coastal science at the University of Waikato in Tauranga and future career opportunities.

Dr Phil Ross and Professor Chris Battershill, in front of one of the aquariums to be on display at next week's Tauranga Careers and Business Expo.

Part of the university's Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Coastal Marine Group is a specialist operator in shallow water mapping and surveying, meeting the needs of researchers, managers and developers of New Zealand's marine and water resources.

Researchers from the Coastal Marine Group will be at the Tauranga Careers Expo at TECT Arena, Baypark Stadium, on Friday August 8 from 9am-4pm and Saturday, August 9 from 9.30am-3.30pm.