More than 150,000 people pass through the doors of the Hatfield Visitor Center every year to see exhibits, participate in hands-on activities and learn about marine animals and issues facing the coast.
Spend a term on the coast! We offer an array of hands-on, immersive courses tailored to meet the requirements of several OSU majors.
Discover first hand why HMSC is considered a leader in coastal research. From our internal seawater system to state-of-the-art research vessels, to our cutting edge laboratories, HMSC offers researchers the tools to take their work to the next level.