{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:31:25","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-marine-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Understand the dynamic forces that influence our waters<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland\u2019s Marine Science Program immerses students in the study of coastal ecosystems, oceanography, marine biology and environmental chemistry. With access to the St. Mary\u2019s River and Chesapeake Bay, students gain real-world experience through research, fieldwork and state-of-the-art labs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XsrYfNw3YGQ?si=8FroJSI4aJag4rSB\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/marine-science\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Marine Science Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Major <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=1123 \"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Marine Science<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.smcm.edu\/UsingWebOfScience\/GettingStarted\"target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Web Of Science Research Guide<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.smcm.edu\/marinescience\"target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Marine Science Research Guide<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">100%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of our marine science students complete a professional development experience and capstone research project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">#8<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Hidden Gems in STEM by CollegeRaptor.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>SMCM's student-to-faculty ratio supports students through their time on campus and beyond<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/39753795052_057796dc6e_o-e1750445676309.jpg\" width=\"888\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/39753795052_057796dc6e_o-e1750445676309.jpg 888w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/39753795052_057796dc6e_o-e1750445676309-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/39753795052_057796dc6e_o-e1750445676309-768x865.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" title=\"39753795052_057796dc6e_o\" alt=\"A person wearing gloves and glasses tends to marine samples in a laboratory aquarium under artificial lighting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Marine Science <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Marine science integrates biology, chemistry, physics, and geology to explore how oceans work and how they affect us. As a marine scientist, you\u2019ll study rivers, estuaries, coastlines, and the open sea using tools that range from simple nets to advanced ocean sensors and software.<\/p>\n<p>You might spend time on the water, in the lab, or behind a computer as you analyze marine life, seafloor samples, and ocean dynamics. This work helps answer key questions about Earth\u2019s systems and supports efforts to predict change, guide policy, and solve environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Marine Science, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Marine Science Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Marine Science Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Marine Science, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Marine Science Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Marine Science Major<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Marine Science Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Marine Science\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Marine Science Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Marine science students at SMCM benefit from unparalleled access to undergraduate research, internships with organizations like NOAA, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, as well as study abroad opportunities in locations such as <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/study-abroad\/programs\/smcm-programs\/asia-oceania\/james-cook-university-australia\/\">Australia<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/study-abroad\/programs\/united-kingdom\/smcm-cis-semester-in-stirling-scotland\/\">Scotland<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With the St. Mary\u2019s River just steps from campus, every student has the opportunity to engage in hands-on research\u2014whether in our state-of-the-art waterfront labs, along the shoreline, or aboard our research vessel. These experiences prepare students to tackle real-world environmental challenges and pursue meaningful careers in marine and environmental sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/IMG_8315.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/IMG_8315.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/IMG_8315-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/IMG_8315-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/185\/2025\/06\/IMG_8315-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" alt=\"Four people stand in tall grass near the edge of a body of water, using scientific equipment to take measurements or samples.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\" https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-marine-science\/marine-research\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Marine Research<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-marine-science\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-7-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"SMCM\u2019s location and local connections make us uniquely positioned for students who are interested in pursuing a marine science major.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Randy Larsen, PhD, Associate Dean of Faculty<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hsac\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>OPTIONAL<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RELEVANT<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RESOURCES<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\">Learn more about SPECIAL FEATURE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Marine science opens doors to diverse careers across sectors. Graduates may pursue academic research as scientists or technicians in universities, government agencies, or NGOs. In industry, opportunities span aquaculture, ocean energy, biotechnology, and coastal engineering. Government roles include marine research, environmental management, and policy development. Nonprofit paths include advocacy, education, and exploration. Other options include K\u201312 and informal education, science communication, consulting, eco-tourism, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-marine-science\/careers-in-marine-science\/\">Careers in Marine Science<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img 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