ESSP emphasizes the application of science and policy to real-world problems, offering you hands-on learning in courses, internships, and research projects.
Your Senior Capstone project may be part of an applied research program, done in conjunction with an internship, or completed as a real-world experience at a local institute or research center.
The Watershed Institute at CSUMB provides hands-on opportunities to participate in applied watershed research, restoration projects, policy decisions, and education.
The Seafloor Mapping Lab specializes in high-resolution acoustic remote sensing for coastal habitats. Combining research and education with state-of-the-art geospatial technology, it offers unique hands-on, field-to-finish experience conducting professional habitat mapping surveys for resource management and basic research along the continental margins.
The National Ocean Economics Program provides data on ocean-related economic activities and resource trends to government, businesses, and individuals to guide investment and management decisions. It targets a goal of balancing conservation and growth in coastal areas.
Regional partnerships with nearby world-class research and technology centers—Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station, and NASA/Ames Research Center—create outstanding opportunities for students.
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