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Marine Science

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES, FORESTRY, AND AGRICULTURE Science

WHY STUDY MARINE SCIENCES AT UMAINE? Darling Marine Center and are also required The University of Maine’s School of Marine to conduct independent research projects in Sciences is one of the largest marine research their senior year under the supervision of institutions in the United States with more university faculty. than 50 faculty — all of whom hold Ph.D. OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM degrees. Faculty and student research UM aine’s ADVANTAGE activities include the fields of , e School of Marine Sciences offers a marine • State-of-the-art marine , public policy and marine graduate program that includes laboratory on the of biology, , and archeology. opportunities for research on all major phyla Maine In addition to the Gulf of Maine, research is found in the . Although much of our conducted throughout the world’s , from research is conducted on local and • Industry ties the Arctic and the tropics to the Antarctic. systems, many faculty conduct fieldwork in • Research conducted diverse locations around the world, utilizing throughout the world’s Educational opportunities in the school are tools ranging from to molecular oceans varied and include programs of study leading techniques. to bachelor of science, master of science and Marine biology faculty emphasize: • Hands-on experience doctor of philosophy degrees. Hands-on • biology and , with both • Outstanding opportunities experience is an integral part of all School of for internships and work Marine Sciences programs and numerous pure and applied perspectives experience undergraduate research internships are • from to the available. level • Close interaction with • , , , faculty e Darling Marine Center is the marine and marine • Unique in-residence laboratory of the University of Maine. • , including morphological and undergraduate program Located on the beautiful coast in Walpole, molecular dimensions Semester by the Maine, the center functions year-round as an international research and educational facility Master’s and Ph.D. Degrees in Oceanography: for marine faculty and students. Educational e School of Marine Sciences master’s opportunities exist at all degree levels, with program features exposure to a broad field of special courses during May Term and in the core oceanography courses, working in your summer. area of interest, with research culminating in a Semester by the Sea is a unique in-residence thesis. e doctorate program educates program for undergraduates at the Darling students in oceanography and provides an Marine Center. e field-intensive program is intensive research experience in preparation designed to allow in-depth exposure to for a scientific career. e program builds School of Marine Sciences marine and a variety of marine skills in written and oral scientific 5706 Aubert Hall, Room 360 organisms. communication. University of Maine Oceanography faculty emphasize: Orono, ME 04469-5706 OUR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM • Biological-physical interactions in the ocean 207.581.4385 e School of Marine Sciences offers excellent • Benthic oceanography and ecology preparation for a broad range of careers, as umaine.edu/marine well as a solid foundation for entry into • Marine biogeochemistry To apply: umaine.edu graduate programs. Students receive an • interdisciplinary education in marine sciences • oceanography and may specialize by earning a • Environmental oceanography — the human in marine biology, marine physical sciences or interface with the ocean Connect with us: aquaculture. Students are encouraged to umaine.edu/socialnetwork participate in Semester by the Sea at the • Ocean observation, modeling and prediction ABOUT UMAINE The University of Maine, founded in Orono in 1865, is the state’s premier public university. It is among the most comprehensive higher education institutions in the Northeast and attracts students from across the U.S. and more than 60 countries. It currently enrolls more than 11,000 total undergraduate and graduate students. UMaine students directly participate in groundbreaking research working with world-class scholars. The University of Maine offers doctoral degrees in 30 fields, representing the humanities, sciences, engineering and education; master’s degrees in 85 disciplines; 90 undergraduate majors and academic programs; and one of the oldest and most prestigious honors programs in the U.S. The university promotes environmental stewardship on its campus, with substantial efforts aimed at conserving , recycling and Master’s Degree in Marine Policy: STUDENT SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS adhering to green building standards in e School of Marine Sciences offers an Students are encouraged to join the Marine new construction. For more information innovative master’s degree in marine policy. about UMaine, visit umaine.edu. Science Undergraduate Club and SCUBA e interdisciplinary program is designed to Club. ey also have opportunities to produce master’s-level students who are well- participate in such travel experiences as trained in the management of marine Ecology, travels to Belize or resources, and conversant in the languages of Bonaire on spring break, and studying explore both the social and natural sciences. Faculty abroad in Australia, Hawaii and New are actively engaged in state and regional Zealand. Our students also have received Bachelor of Science in policy, and vigorously involve students in credit for traveling for a semester on a their research. Marine Science schooner or ocean liner as part of other in Dual Master’s Degrees in Marine Policy and academic programs. Aquaculture Marine Sciences: e Marine Sciences and Marine Biology Policy degree program is intended for NEBHE PROGRAM Marine Physical Sciences students interested in the application of Applicants to this program who reside in science and public policy in government Minor in Connecticut, Massachusetts or Vermont are agencies, nongovernmental organizations or eligible for reduced tuition (in-state plus Aquaculture industry. is dual degree features a three- 50 percent) under the New England year course of study resulting in two master’s Master of Professional Studies in Regional Student Program, administered degrees — one in a marine science (either Marine Sciences through the New England Board of Higher oceanography or marine biology) and one in Education (nebhe.org). Master of Science in marine policy. e Marine Sciences and Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Policy Program is based on the idea that good conservation requires: Marine Biology HOW DO I APPLY? Marine Policy • Sophisticated understanding of the role and Visit umaine.edu for an application, as well limits of science in the policy process as information about academics and Marine Sciences and Policy • Equally sophisticated understanding of the at UMaine. Oceanography institutional processes necessary to resolve communal dilemmas Ph.D. in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources • Wide dissemination of knowledge among users and others concerned with Marine Biology the management of marine resources Oceanography

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