Good Marine Biology Departments?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello, </p>

<p>I am a high school sophmore, just sort of beginning to contemplate what I college I want to go to so I've got everything figured out when it comes time to apply. I was looking at the University of California, Santa Cruz along with the University of Hawaii, Monoa but I don't know. </p>

<p>Does anyone know of any other colleges that have a good Marine Biology department for undergrads?
And/or, does anyone know anything about the departments at UCSC or UHM? </p>

<p>I'm ninety-five percent sure that Marine Biology is what I want my degree in. Invertebrates of the ocean just fascinate me. </p>

<p>Anyways, I appreciate any and all suggestions. :)</p>

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<p>Stanford’s is excellent because it has a research center in Monterey, where tons of new discoveries are found.</p>

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<p>I think UCSD has a pretty good one… i remember them having marine bio as a cosmos cluster</p>

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<p>UMiami, Coral Gables</p>

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<p>My D is a freshmen at the University of Miami and I HIGHLY recommend it. </p>

<p>Miami is a top 50 school and their Marine Program is among the best in the country. My D was given 38 credits for her APs at Miami and can now triple major in Marine Science/Biology/Chemistry. They have a large and very active scuba club and she was able to get dive certified already. They even have scientific diving classes! </p>

<p>What I LOVE about Miami is that they have very small classes, taught by Professors and really encourage the kids to do research. </p>

<p>Here is a link to the Rosensteil School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Miami:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/[/url]”>http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>My D will be doing research next semester at the National Aplysia Resource which is located across from RSMAS on Viginia Key, she is so excited!</p>

<p><a href=“http://aplysia.miami.edu/[/url]”>http://aplysia.miami.edu/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Miami gives great Merit aid. My D is on half tuition scholarship and has a guaranteed transfer to Cornell for next year which she would not dream of using. She LOVES MIAMI!!!</p>

<p>PM me if you want more info.</p>

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<p>UNCW (UNC-Wilmington) in NC has a very good program.</p>

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<p>Doesn’t Texas A&M have a good marine biology department also? I believe my dad’s friend is a professor there…</p>

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<p>This has been addressed dozens of times in the past, particularly by LakeWashington and Warblersrule. </p>

<p>Since you are new to CC, I will provide the quotes.

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<p>Good points IBC. At Miami, Marine Sciences majors are required to take a double major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or, (I think), Geology.</p>

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<p>My S is looking closely at Eckerd College in Florida, he wants a small school with good marine biology. See the book 'Colleges That Change Lives".</p>