Earth Sciences: Oceanography: Institutions: United States: Page 2

Hopkins Marine Station.

Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences.

Department of Oceanography

Ocean Modeling and Prediction Laboratory.

Center for Applied Coastal Research

consists of institutions which conduct marine and environmental education and research programs. Today, the NJMSC, one of the largest alliances of its kind in the United States, boasts a membership of 29 colleges and universities, the majority from New Jersey, as well as several from neighboring states including New York and Pennsylvania.

MRDF promotes the responsible use of marine resources for food, fresh water, energy, minerals, and medicine.

A unique oceanographic research center that promotes a peer relationship between engineers and scientists. MBARI uses state-of-the-art equipment and methods to study the ocean and its environment.

Alabama's marine research facility. It is operated by a twenty-two member consortium composed of state universities and colleges.

a "center without walls" that serves to facilitate all aspects of coastal research. The RCRC brings together scientists, engineers, social scientists, and students from many disciplines to study the complex processes of the world's coastal ocean and provides grants and matching funds for coastal research, student and travel support, and "rapid response" coastal research initiatives.

a nationally and internationally recognized center for marine research.

A not for profit research institute that promotes commercial applications of unmanned submersible vehicles, platforms, and sensors.

A marine science and environmental education organization operated by a consortium of schools and colleges in New England. Provides boats, oceanographic equipment, a waterfront laboratory, and instructional materials to enable students and adults to learn about the marine environment through first-hand on-the-water experiences.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution is located along the Indian River Lagoon in Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. Harbor Branch's goal is scientific discovery in order to expand the knowledge of our biosphere by manned and remote explorations for the benefit of mankind.

NOAP Lab wholly dedicates to oceanographic related study with a broad spectrum from basic research to operational development.

Friday Harbor Laboratories.

The Maryland Sea Grant College supports innovative marine research and education, with a special focus on the Chesapeake Bay.

SEA offers college level semester at sea, high school, and teacher programs focusing on oceanography, maritime studies, marine biology, sailing tall ships, and the environmental study of oceans.

Department of Marine Science

Carries out interdisciplinary scientific investigations in oceanography and atmospheric science. Current programs focus on open ocean observations in support of long-term monitoring and prediction of the ocean environment on time scales from hours to decades.

Ocean Sciences Department.

MERI is committed to the health and well being of marine mammals around the world.

Marine Science Center

Department of Marine Sciences