OUR MISSION: Create a healthy future for our ocean and the planet through transdisciplinary research and teaching that emphasizes collaboration, experiential learning, engagement with society and problem-solving.
Marine Studies Initiative
The world's ocean belongs to everyone and its health is critical to our future. Marine habitats are facing new and daunting pressures that threaten their sustainability — from climate change to pollution to dwindling fish stocks.
Global challenges need global champions, and Oregon State University is responding to the challenge with our Marine Studies Initiative. Building on a deep history of nationally ranked programs, world-leading research, and premier facilities, we are pioneering new research and teaching models to help sustain healthy oceans and ensure wellness, environmental health, and economic prosperity for future generations. The Marine Studies Initiative is a university-wide commitment that will have local to global impacts on the economy and environment.
MSI Involvement Across OSU
The Marine Studies Initiative is an interdisciplinary effort that cohesively involves each of Oregon State’s 11 colleges, the university’s Graduate School, the Hatfield Marine Science Center, and the Port Orford Field Station.
Learn more about how the Marine Studies Initiative collaborates with the OSU community here.
Marine Studies Initiative Frequently Asked Questions
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Harnessing people's fascination with the sea
Academic departments across OSU deliver exceptional marine studies undergraduate degrees, courses, and programs to support your personal and academic growth. Our different degree programs allow you to focus on coastal and ocean issues and prepare you for a fulfilling career.
No matter what your interest in the ocean and coasts, OSU has an academic program for you!
Study at the Coast
Hatfield offers unique opportunities to study and experience the coast. The instruction, research, and internship opportunities at the Center make OSU an excellent place to pursue the study of the coastal and ocean environments and coastal communities.
Summer 2022 Course Flyers
- Summer Field Courses Overview (pdf)
- Biology & Conservation of Marine Mammals (pdf)
- Aquaculture Lab (pdf)
- Pacific Northwest Coastal Ecosystems (pdf)
- Sociology & Ecology of Marine Megafauna (pdf)
- Phycology (pdf)
- Creative Coast (pdf)
More Information on Studying at the Coast
- Student Experiences at the Coast - Oregon State University students have the opportunity to study at the sea and take full course loads while at the coast.
- Summer Courses at Hatfield
- Research Experience for Undergrads
- Housing
- MSI Summer 2022 Internships - The Marine Studies Initiative offers a variety of internships every year, focusing on interdisciplinary topics of the ocean and coasts. View our 2022 Internships
- Hatfield Student Experience Resources
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