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The Importance of Your Education 

Marine science is more important than ever--our earth is evolving rapidly, and marine environments cover 70% of our world.

We are especially proud of the variety of research programs that we are able to support, the amount of funding we offer, and the way our program bridges the historical, scientific, and policy aspects of marine science.  Contact us today to learn more or see the Latest Happenings. 

The unique blend of IMS offerings:

• Courses and option areas from five diverse campuses and twenty-three departments.

• Range and breadth of knowledge from each faculty member.

• Blending of diverse academic programs across traditional disciplines to form contemporary interdisciplinary concentrations. 

• Our goal of combining quality graduate education with fostering research and public service in support of the Commonwealth's efforts.

Graduates from these programs produce synergistic results that are greater than could be achieved alone.  One example is the fusion of social and technology sciences so that graduates have the knowledge and practiced skills to mold public policy for sustaining our marine environments.

Prospective students, you can find more information, application criteria, and admissions procedures here.