School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
The Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) is a
thriving and energetic place.
Our faculty and graduate students are engaged in cutting edge research both locally and globally, ranging from organic and inorganic compounds in planktonic systems to global climate change, from marine conservation to weather forecasting, and much more.
With a state-of-the-art Marine Sciences Center, our Southampton location offers opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Visit the main SoMAS site for more information and how to contact us.
Looking to dive into the world of marine science this summer?
Our intensive 100-level courses at Stony Brook Southampton are perfect for motivated
high school students (ages 16 and up) who have completed high school biology and want
to earn college credit, as well as for current undergraduates, graduates, and professionals
seeking to expand their knowledge. These two-week courses offer a unique opportunity
to learn from experts while engaging in hands-on activities at our waterfront Southampton
campus.
These courses each fulfill the SNW Stony Brook University educational diversity categories.
Classes meet for 4 to 5.5 hours each weekday for two weeks, providing an immersive learning environment. Optional housing is available for students. Enrollment for Stony Brook undergraduates begins in early April, with open enrollment for high school students and visiting undergraduates starting in mid to late April. Note: These courses tend to fill quickly!
Explore our summer offerings below:
View a photo gallery and read about a sea scallop predation experiment in Shinnecock Bay.
Undergraduate Studies
SoMAS offers four undergraduate degrees for students interested in marine sciences,
marine vertebrate biology, atmospheric sciences, and environmental studies.
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Graduate Studies
Over 100 M.S. and Ph.D. students in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, as well as students
in our new M.A. in Marine Conservation and Policy, study at SoMAS.
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Semester by the Sea
Designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates who spend a semester immersed
in marine studies while in residence at our Southampton campus.
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Marine Sciences Center
SoMAS is on the forefront of marine research with its new 15,000-square foot, two-story
Marine Sciences Center. This new facility has greatly expand our research capabilities.
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