School of Marine
Science & Policy
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
Environmental Economics (M.S.)
Environmental Science and Management (M.S.)
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.)
NEWS SPOTLIGHT
AT SEA IN ANTARCTICA
The University of Delaware was well represented on a National Science Foundation (NSF) Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) cruise to Palmer Station in Antarctica. Pictured from left to right are: Joe Gradone, who received his masters from UD in 2018, Rachel Davitt, a junior at UD, Carlos Moffat, assistant professor in the School of Marine Science and Policy, Megan Cimino, who received her doctorate in oceanography from UD in 2016, and Michael Cappola, a junior at UD.
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.
News and events
LATEST NEWS
Quantifying global algal blooms
UD’s Yun Li part of research group using satellite imagery to quantify and characterize global harmful algal blooms
Guided tours of the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes now available
Oxygen, carbon dioxide and ocean acidification in the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay to be discussed at Ocean Currents Lecture
Helping build community resilience
The Coastal Resilience Design Studio receives awards for work with Bowers Beach
Delaware Sea Grant sends first batch of baby oysters to a commercial aquaculture operation in Delaware