Many Marine Science graduates have gone on to distinguished careers.
Considerable emphasis is placed on field observations and hands-on activity.
Located within walking distance of Shinnecock Bay and less than a mile from the Atlantic Ocean, Southampton College is surrounded by the natural laboratories of salt ponds, bays, tidal creeks, barrier beaches, dunes, salt marshes, and the open ocean. Concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, and Vertebrate Biology are offered within the Bachelor of Science Program in the Marine Sciences. The goal is to train students with a high degree of competence to prepare them to go to work directly in their chosen field or to continue with post-graduate education. Southampton's national prominence in marine science and the professional success of its graduates must be credited to its science faculty who conduct a diverse range of research projects. Although they are involved in their work, they continue to provide the high quality instruction and personalized attention that is characteristic of Southampton.