lacuna definition, lacuna meaning | English dictionary. lacuna. 3 (Also called) caisson, lacuna an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling, dome, etc.
The history of science and math are interrelated. The people who shaped science are also important in mathematics. As in science, the early history of mathematics is sketchy. We know that the lunar and solar cycles were counted by the Babylonians and Egyptians in an organized fashion.
It would help to know. Marine biology is science, and math is the language of science. Therefore I would say that a relatively strong backing in math is certainly a good thing to have. Depending on what university you are going into, and what country, you will have to do more math than others.