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:

• MAR 104: Oceanography
• MAR 106: Life in Our Ocean
• MAR 110: Shark Biology and Conservation

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View a photo gallery and read about a sea scallop predation experiment in Shinnecock Bay.