Monitoring the Waters: Safeguarding Mumford Cove and Poquonnock River
Protecting vital ecosystems and ensuring a healthier Long Island Sound.
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Since 1972
Project Oceanology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been fostering connection with the ocean through educational programs, scientific research, and community outreach from our facility in Groton, Connecticut.
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We’ve been nurturing enthusiasm for marine science
Offering immersive experiences to learners of all ages at our year-round waterfront facility in Groton, Connecticut
Explore our programs
Board our research vessel and head out to Long Island Sound. Catch fish and plankton, participate in a seal or seagull population study, pull up a mud grab, use oceanographic equipment to measure water quality, and more!
Discover Long Island Sound’s beautiful and diverse shoreline with one of our inquiry-based science programs. Learn about organisms, map out habitats, and get your hands and feet wet as you explore the local ecology.
Deepen your learning experience by adding hands-on experiences in the laboratory to complement what your students do on the boat and the shore.
Explore marine life with Project O’s hands-on programs! From observing harbor seals aboard a research vessel to investigating marine ecosystems in our labs, participants deepen their understanding of marine biology and Long Island Sound through immersive experiences.
Dive into marine science with Project O’s University and College Trips! Students explore marine ecosystems, conduct field research, and gain hands-on experience, from trawling for sea creatures to investigating water quality in Long Island Sound and beyond.
Discover marine science with Project O’s High School Trips! Students explore marine ecosystems, study human impacts, and conduct research in Long Island Sound—offering unforgettable learning adventures for future scientists.
Bring science to life with Project O’s Middle School Trips! Students explore marine habitats, from marshes to Long Island Sound, while trawling for sea creatures, testing water chemistry, and monitoring seal populations.
Project Oceanology’s 3rd – 5th grade school trips immerse young learners in hands-on marine science adventures! Explore Long Island Sound through boat trips, shore excursions, and lab activities like trawling for sea creatures, studying seals, and investigating water chemistry.
Project Oceanology’s Kindergarten – 2nd grade school trips inspire a love for marine life through hands-on adventures! Young learners explore the rocky intertidal zone, enjoy interactive lab lessons, and meet fascinating creatures from Long Island Sound.
At Project Oceanology, we bring the ocean to life for homeschool students through hands-on marine science experiences. Whether families join individually or leaders organize a group, our programs are flexible, engaging, and designed to spark curiosity and connect students to the wonders of the estuary.
Project Oceanology’s Scout Programs offer hands‑on, customizable adventures designed to match your troop’s interests and goals. Join us for a scheduled program focused on the Oceanography badge requirements, or gather your group and build a unique experience aligned with environmental and STEM themed objectives.
Experience our tours and cruises of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds
Conducting research and stewardship action to explore and protect Long Island Sound
Our citizen science projects are designed to help the community around Long Island Sound better understand the health of our shared maritime environment.
Climate Resilience for a Healthier Ecosystem
Empowering students to increase environmental stewardship and community resilience in the face of climate change.
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Transforming Storm Drains into Messages: Educating Through Art in Baker Cove
Highlighting the impact of pollution on Baker Cove through creative art.
Read MoreEvery contribution to Project Oceanology empowers over 25,000 students and adults each year to explore and learn through hands-on, oceanic adventures.
Your support is vital in providing our life-changing programs that enrich the education of the next generation of environmental stewards and marine scientists. Our work wouldn’t be possible without donations from supporters like you.