Marine science at UNCW spans 50 years and encompasses the College of Arts and Sciences, Watson College of Education, Cameron School of Business and College of Health and Human Services.
And we keep expanding the breadth of our programs. New this year is a Ph.D. in Applied Coastal and Ocean Science. We also are the first U.S. university to offer a bachelor’s degree in coastal engineering.
Our work covers diverse fields, including oceanography, coastal and wetland studies, estuarine science, marine physiology and genetics, fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology, and all aspects of marine biology, marine and atmospheric chemistry, marine geology, environmental science and physical oceanography.
We also support research in specialized topics such as coastal policy, geography, economics and health and human services.