School of Marine
Science & Policy
Welcome
The School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP) is committed to advancing knowledge critical to the understanding, stewardship, and conservation of estuarine, coastal and ocean environments. An internationally-recognized faculty and multidisciplinary curriculum offers SMSP students exciting opportunities in the classroom, lab and beyond.
Academic Programs
UNDERGRAD PROGRAMS
Marine Science - Marine Biology Concentration (B.S.)
Marine Science - Oceanography Concentration (B.S.)
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Marine BioSciences (M.S.)
Marine Policy (M.M.P.)
Marine Studies - Oceanography Concentration (M.S.)
Marine Studies Physical Ocean Science and Engineering Concentration (M.S.)
MARINE SCIENCE MAJOR
Student Spotlight
SMSP undergraduate student Audrey Ostroski interns in the Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Program at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida.
“It was the craziest experience. I’ve dove with sea turtles before, but I’ve never gotten to see the whole process of the nest making and the egg laying.”
FEATURED ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Majoring in Marine Science
If you want to understand life on Earth, you have to understand the ocean. Not only are most living creatures actually in the ocean that covers two-thirds of the planet, but many of Earth’s major processes are also connected to its physical properties. Studying marine science at UD, you will learn marine biology, oceanography, geology, and other related sciences, as well as policy and environmental management.
LATEST NEWS
UD marine scientist joins NOAA
Amid overall global warming, sections of Southern Hemisphere oceans show temperature shifts
Postdoctoral researcher reflects on time at UD, plans for the future
UD’s Shafarman, Firestone lead Department of Energy funded projects
UD helps in search for sunken tugboat in the Delaware Bay
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
Conserving Atlantic Sturgeon
Learn about other research areas in the department or check out our full list of faculty to explore their research interests.
Featured Video for SMSP: youtube.com/watch?v=XVozQt4Kf6E
Letise LaFeir talks about her role as a senior adviser at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration