Transferring into UC Santa Barbara (aquatic biology major) question?

Hey so i want to transfer into UC Santa Barbara in the Fall of 2019 as an aquatic/marine biology major, but i’ve looked into it and it’s one of the harder majors to transfer into. Should i apply as a similar major (also in the sciences) and then switch it to biology when i get in, or just apply as aquatic/marine biology major?

You cannot change into a Biology major after enrollment at UCSB as a Transfer according to the UCSB website. You need to be admitted directly into the major.

http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/apply/transfer/selective-majors

oh ok didn’t know that thanks.