Student in 91原创's REU program helps pull in a trawl net on a research trip

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Science & Policy

The School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP) is committed to advancing knowledge critical to the understanding, stewardship, and conservation of estuarine, coastal and ocean environments. An internationally-recognized faculty and multidisciplinary curriculum offers SMSP students exciting opportunities in the classroom, lab and beyond.

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Student installing living shoreline

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Majoring in Marine Science


If you want to understand life on Earth, you have to understand the ocean. Not only are most living creatures actually in the ocean that covers two-thirds of the planet, but many of Earth鈥檚 major processes are also connected to its physical properties. Studying marine science at 91原创, you will learn marine biology, oceanography, geology, and other related sciences, as well as policy and environmental management.

Marine Science at 91原创

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Ocean energy

91原创 scientists deploy device that uses microbes to power ocean sensors

Deep sea exploration

91原创鈥檚 College of Earth, Ocean and Environment uses robotics to study the depths of the ocean

Coast Day 2025

91原创鈥檚 annual Coast Day set for Sunday, Oct. 5

New insights into nitrogen fixation

Study examines the role freshwater and coastal ecosystems play in nitrogen fixation

Shark scientists

91原创 study uses sharks as mobile researchers to take measurements throughout the ocean