About the School of Oceanography
R/V Thompson 2009 off New Zealand
photo by K. Newell
The School of Oceanography fosters continued advancement of the ocean sciences, solutions to problems of societal relevance, and public awareness of the marine environment. It is at the forefront of creating knowledge and understanding about the ocean through observation, theory, modeling and technological innovation. The School focuses on learning and discovery, equipping students with knowledge and insights, scholarly methods, scientific tools and communication skills.
We offer degrees of: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD
Our Director is Dr. Russell McDuff, Professor of Marine Geology and Geophysics.