College & University

Explore our program options for College & University Students

Project Oceanology’s University and College Trips offer hands-on, immersive experiences for students to deepen their understanding of marine biology and oceanography. Students can conduct field research in diverse marine ecosystems, and gain practical skills in data collection and analysis. With a variety of trip options, including biotic and abiotic sampling in Long Island Sound and profiling shoreline habitats, Project Oceanology also offers access to our laboratory spaces and equipment for sample processing. Please contact us for more information on what equipment we have available.

Introduction to Marine Biology

Overview

Discover the vast diversity of organisms in Long Island Sound from aboard the Enviro-Lab.

Highlights

Program Duration: 2.5 Hours

Trip Season: Sept-Dec | March-June

Student Limit: Up to 50

Introduction to Oceanography

Overview

Trawl the depths of Long Island Sound for amazing sea creatures, and analyze the changing health of the estuary.

Highlights

Program Duration: 2.5 Hours

Trip Season: Sept-Dec | March-June

Student Limit: Up to 50

Seal Population Study

Overview

Conduct a Harbor Seal census off the north shore of Fishers Island, and analyze population changes and environmental factors.

Highlights

Program Duration: 2.5 Hours - Low Tide

Trip Season: Oct-April

Student Limit: Up to 50

Thames River Transect

Overview

Complete a full-river transect of  water quality parameters from the headwaters to the mouth of the Thames River.

Highlights

Program Duration: 5 Hours

Trip Season: Sept-Nov | April-June

Student Limit: Up to 50

Wind Siting Study

Overview

Evaluate the merit of two fictional Wind Farm sites by gathering evidence of efficiency, and human & environmental impacts.

Highlights

Program Duration: 2.5 Hours

Trip Season: Oct-Dec | March-May

Student Limit: Up to 50

Nearshore Fish Study and Salt Marsh Exploration – Bluff Point

Overview

Survey the minnows and juvenile fish of the shallows, and collect data on species diversity and abundance.

Highlights

Program Duration: 2.5 Hours

Trip Season: Sept-Oct | April-June

Student Limit: Up to 50

Rocky Intertidal Zone Transect and Shoreline Water Chemistry  – Avery Point

Overview

Complete a beach profile detailing the zonation within the Rocky Intertidal, from the low tide line to the splash zone.

Highlights

Program Duration: 2.5 Hours

Trip Season: Sept-Nov | April-June

Student Limit: Up to 50

Experience hostel life

Our 56-bunk, ocean-view hostel located on the UCONN Avery Point Campus is perfect for summer interns, residential campers, and group adventures.

My favorite part (as a professional) was the behavior of our students. They were pretty consistently on task and asked great questions, and provided fantastic answers. My favorite part (personally) was discovering that squids have teeny tiny beaks! Who knew?

-Ms. H.

Every 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.