Marine scientists discover an important overlooked role sea urchins play in the kelp forest ecosystem a recent study by uc santa barbara scientists analyzed whole body fish samples taken from oil and gas production platforms and natural sites for heavy metal pollutants.
Marine science institute ucsb floor plan.
Specialized use facilities within the msrb include.
The marine science institute provides engaging and interactive hands on adventures with san francisco bay area marine life.
Marine science institute university of california santa barbara santa barbara ca 93106 6150.
This modern facility includes 35 230 ft 2 of laboratory and office space that houses the research and administrative needs of msi.
The marine science institute is flourishing at ucsb within the physical and intellectual context of a general campus.
Earth science professor.
The interdepartmental graduate program in marine science www igpms ucsb edu is a multidisciplinary program bringing together marine faculty from across the ucsb campus to provide graduate training leading to the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees in marine science.
Led by a team of expert marine science educators these experiences impact students of all ages inspiring respect and stewardship for the marine environment.
The marine science institute msi was established in 1969 at ucsb and is the focus for marine coastal zone and freshwater research.
Msi administers and supports research projects involving faculty professional researchers technical staff graduate students and.
Ucsb s marine science institute continues to be distinguished for its collaborative nature and for the highly interdisciplinary research that it fosters.
Msi is a recognized leader in marine science and policy fostering the research of the institute s professional researchers and of marine faculty from fifteen academic departments on the ucsb campus.
The interdepartmental graduate program in marine science provides multidisciplinary graduate training across the marine sciences.
The administrative arm of the institute serves several important functions including.
And educational outreach in marine science.