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An immersive SF Bay research experience in the largest estuary on the West Coast
A degree, a minor & courses in oceanography
Gain a theoretical background and practical skills in oceanography.
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Be part of an inclusive academic community committed to ocean science and stewardship.
Applications to challenges in marine resource management
Apply foundational knowledge and develop workforce ready skills through research. Build professional networks to launch your career.
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Explore diverse marine ecosystems while studying abroad. Learn about applications of new ocean science knowledge in decision-making for managing ocean resources around the globe.
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Cal Maritime Pitches in to Protect The San Francisco Estuary
This spring Dr. Alex Parker, associate professor of oceanography at Cal Maritime, will team up with researchers from San Francisco State University and the University of Maryland on a two-year study....
Not Settling for Science
In late August Professor Jenny Murphy found herself doing a task students in her marine biology lab usually take on. She built and deployed six "settling plates," attached them to a rope, and suspended them from the floating dock next to The Cub....
Oceanography Researchers at Martha's Vineyard Observatory
Cal Maritime's Oceanography degree program launches this fall, but the study of Oceanography and Marine Science at Cal Maritime dates back more than two decades. And researchers from Cal Maritime are already taking part in important work....
Cal Maritime Adding Oceanography Degree
For the first time in 17 years, Cal Maritime is adding a new major. The Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, which comes online in the fall of 2020, will hit the ground running with a strong, existing Oceanography faculty, an ideal campus location and resources, and a hands-on approach that is the signature of Cal Maritime's offerings....