What is Hatfield?
The Hatfield Marine Science Center is Oregon State University’s (OSU) coastal campus for research, education, and outreach in marine sciences. Hatfield supports the broader OSU marine research enterprise, encompassing the physical Hatfield campus, OSU Marine Operations, PacWave, and the South Coast Port Orford Field Station. Through partnerships with agencies, industry, and local communities, Hatfield advances understanding of marine systems and applies this knowledge to social, economic, and environmental challenges. Its location offers direct access to the ocean, beaches, estuaries, and coastal rivers, supporting world-class, multidisciplinary research and learning. The Hatfield campus provides laboratory and office space, meeting facilities, housing, storage, and technical services for projects of all sizes. Seamlessly integrated with coastal research, Hatfield’s hands-on academic programs prepare the next generation of marine science leaders, while outreach efforts share knowledge with the public in innovative and engaging ways coast-wide.
