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Oceanography at Cal Maritime

Currently accepting applications for fall 2025

Oceanography Program Overview

An immersive SF Bay research experience in the largest estuary on the West Coast

 

Oceanography from the RV Questuary

A degree, a minor & courses in oceanography

 

Gain a theoretical background and practical skills in oceanography.

Our Curriculum

Routine Oceanographic Surveys

Faculty and Students 

 

Be part of an inclusive academic community committed to ocean science and stewardship.  

Our People

Oceanography Questuary

Applications to challenges in marine resource management

 

Apply foundational knowledge and develop workforce ready skills through research. Build professional networks to launch your career.

Our Work

International Experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

A global perspective on ocean literacy & stewardship

 

Explore diverse marine ecosystems while studying abroad. Learn about applications of new ocean science knowledge in decision-making for managing ocean resources around the globe.

International Experience

 

 

Oceanography (OCN) News

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2022 Oceanography cohort preparing for graduation

Oceanography Major Graduates First Cohort

Jun 1, 2022

Launched just two years ago, the Oceanography major graduated its first cohort this year, a small but mighty group of three cadets....

cal maritime cadets in honduras

Destination Honduras: International Experience Resumes

May 25, 2022

A group of oceanography cadets is maintaining a blog to chronicle their adventures and educational journey. Day Three, according to Dominic Terrusa, consisted of two visits to the reefs during which they identified ten coral species....

Cadets

Orienting Oceanographers

Sep 16, 2021

Cal Maritime's brand-new major--oceanography--was launched right before the Covid-19 pandemic hit....

Chrissy Edmiston in front of TSGB

Tiny Hitchhikers

Jul 6, 2021

When Chrissy Edmiston '16 was getting her degree at Cal Maritime in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs, she also developed an interest in biofouling while minoring in Marine Science....