Wondering whether 80 points is competitive for Marine Biologist (also known as Ocean Scientist, Marine Scientist, Aquatic Biologist)? Below is where a 80-point score actually sits in the live SkillSelect pool for Marine Biologist (ANZSCO 234516) as at August 2026: how many submitted EOIs rank ahead of you, how many are tied, and what that means for each visa pathway.
Quick answer
Marine Biologist with 80 points is a solid position for the Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) as at August 2026. In the live SkillSelect pool for Marine Biologist, about 40 submitted EOIs rank ahead of you and 10 sit level with your score. SkillSelect invites the highest scores first, which puts you in the upper half of the pool. Another five points, from a year of experience, a stronger English result or a partner skills assessment, would clear you above much of the pool.
Where 80 Points Puts You for Marine Biologist
| Pathway | Your ranking score | Submitted EOIs ranked ahead | Tied at your score | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | 80 | 40 | 10 | Upper half |
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | 85 | 50 | 24 | Upper half |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | 95 | 40 | 20 | Upper half |
Source: SkillSelect submitted-EOI points data for Marine Biologist (national pool), as at August 2026. Counts are rounded by the Department of Home Affairs; small buckets sit at a suppression floor. Higher scores are invited first, and ties are separated by EOI date.
Reading the Numbers
SkillSelect ranks every Expression of Interest by points and invites from the top down, so your real question is not whether you pass a mark but how many people sit above you. For the Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), 80 points is a ranking score of 80. The table above reads that score against the Marine Biologist pool position by position.
State nomination changes the maths: a 190 nomination lifts your ranking score to 85 (+5); a 491 nomination lifts your ranking score to 95 (+15). At the higher score, fewer EOIs rank ahead of you, which is why the state-nominated pathways can be faster than the 189 for the same base points. The table above shows where each score sits in the Marine Biologist pool.
These figures are the national Marine Biologist pool as at August 2026. They move every month as EOIs are submitted, invited or expire, and this page is rebuilt from the live data on every update, so the numbers stay current.
See Your Real, Personalised Position
This page uses the national pool for Marine Biologist. For your exact queue position, factoring in your occupation, your state options and the live round history, run your own numbers:
- Check Your Real Chances — where your score sits in the live EOI queue.
- Points Calculator — confirm your score, then see the queue for it.
Marine Biologist at Other Points Scores
See how the competition changes at other scores for Marine Biologist: 65 points · 70 points · 75 points · 80 points · 85 points · 90 points · 95 points.
Related Pages
- Full Marine Biologist pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
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