Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
The Department of Marine Science includes a wide range of research and education programs. Our Coastal and Marine Education and Outreach programs couple research with training for emerging and current ocean leaders and outreach efforts to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
The objective of the CCME-II is to educate and train a new generation of scientists, particularly from underrepresented minority communities, in NOAA-relevant STEM disciplines and social sciences, equipped to utilize interdisciplinary approaches to address issues confronting marine and coastal communities.
NSF Ocean Science Research Experience for Undergraduates
CSUMB offers a 10-week REU in the beautiful Monterey Bay Region. Students collaborate with mentors at local host institutions to develop hypothesis-driven projects and receive critical feedback from mentors. Throughout the program, students complete a suite of professional development workshops and training. The summer culminates with our celebratory Summer Research Symposium.