Marine Pharmacology

Marine pharmacology is the study of how substances derived from oceanic organisms—like fish, algae, and marine invertebrates—can be used to develop medicines. Scientists explore these marine resources to discover compounds with potential health benefits, such as pain relief, disease treatment, or cancer-fighting properties. The ocean's vast biodiversity offers a unique pool of chemical substances that might not exist elsewhere, making marine pharmacology a promising field for new, innovative drugs. It involves both understanding the biological activity of these compounds and figuring out how they can be safely and effectively used in medicine.