Academics Marine Bio

Specialization in Marine Biology

Cornell offers an extensive listing of undergraduate courses in marine science. Undergraduates interested in pursuing studies in marine science are encouraged to explore the undergraduate specialization in marine biology and the summer program of courses offered by the Shoals Marine Laboratory.

Undergraduate Specialization in Marine Biology: Biological Sciences majors who are concentrating in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology have the option of specializing their studies in the area of Marine Biology. This specialization is intended for students with interests in understanding the unique aspects of organismal biology in the marine environment. Students specializing in Marine Biology are expected to spend significant time at the Shoals Marine Laboratory, Cornell’s marine field station on Appledore Island, Maine, where they may take introductory and advanced courses for Cornell credit, do an independent research project, and complete a paid internship. For further information on these programs, contact the Shoals Marine Laboratory Office, G14 Stimson Hall or at http://www.sml.cornell.edu.