A man with a brown beard and short brown hair.

Ethan Roth
OSU Director of Marine Operations
Administration
[email protected]
541-867-0260

2030 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365
United States

  • Oversees all vessel-related activities
  • Coordinates ocean research logistics
  • Safety policies and training programs

Ethan Roth is the Director of Marine Operations at Oregon State University, based at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center. He oversees research vessels, small boats, oceanographic technical services, scientific diving, scientific support equipment, and shoreside infrastructure. Ethan provides strategic leadership to ensure the stewardship, availability, and regulatory compliance of OSU and federally owned assets. Ethan has a background in engineering and applied ocean science, with extensive experience supporting oceanographic research, vessel operations, and complex technical systems. His work includes managing federally funded science support programs, overseeing shipboard capability enhancements, and collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams.