<p>I have been researching marine biology concentrations at Brown and Harvard, but would love to hear from concentrators at those schools to get a sense of which might be better. I have visited both schools (like both, though they’re quite different) and sat in on classes, but that only tells part of the story. When I Google marine biology programs, Brown usually isn’t listed (typically, Harvard and Cornell are the only Ivies listed). Considering Duke also. Thanks.</p>
<p>I assume you are thinking you want this type of school first, and that marine biology is second after that, because truly, while you will get a great all around education, these are not the top marine biology schools. (University of Miami, U of Rhode Island, Old Dominion University are some east coast ones that come to mind). But Brown does have a very good, small and personal Marine Bio concentration. [The</a> Concentration](<a href=“Choose a Focus | The College | Brown University”>Choose a Focus | The College | Brown University) There used to be, and still may be some formal affiliation with Woods Hole, and some other marine bio stations. Another plus is that Brown may still have a very active dive club (and I have heard that it will get a resurgence when the new aquatic center finally opens, there is supposed to be a new compressor room etc.) It is a short drive (much easier than Harvard etc) from about the best diving in NE.</p>
<p>I’ve heard very good things about marine bio at brown. I have a friend who works post-bac with a kind of jelly fish, siphanophores, who I could maybe refer you to if you want to learn more about marine bio at brown</p>
<p>bottom line (though i know nothing about harvard’s concentration) is that if both schools have even close to comparable departments, choose on other factors</p>
<p>brown’s marine biology program is affiliated with the most prestigious marine biology lab in the world
[Brown-MBL</a> Program](<a href=“http://www.mbl.edu/brown/]Brown-MBL”>http://www.mbl.edu/brown/)</p>