Department · vaiu-agr-ocean-*
The physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the oceans and coasts, and the science of marine ecosystems, fisheries, and the ocean's role in the climate system.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair
Physical Oceanography
Ocean circulation, air-sea interaction, and ocean and climate.
Professor
Marine Biology & Ecology
Marine biodiversity, organismal biology, and ecosystem dynamics.
Professor
Marine Biogeochemistry & Chemistry
Ocean carbon cycle, acidification, and nutrient and oxygen dynamics.
Professor
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Fisheries science, sustainable aquaculture, and marine resource management.
Professor
Marine Conservation & Policy
Marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and ocean governance.
Professor
Marine Geology & Geophysics
Seafloor processes, sediments and tectonics, and deep-sea observation.
