Laboratory sessions and field experiences at SSU will focus on marine science problems in aquaculture, fisheries biology, marine toxicology or larval processes and will be supplemented with opportunities at other marine laboratories in physical, chemical, and geological oceanography. At Harbor Branch students will be exposed to a wide range of topics in marine science through presentations by scientific staff. Each staff member will also introduce students to research techniques in his or her field. The University has a long history of meeting the needs of minority students and a distinguished record of preparing students for professional careers in the sciences and technology. Next to the building is a 60-foot floating dock, with 3 boats and sampling and electronic equipment.
Pierce is on the east coast of Florida between Melbourne and West Palm Beach.
HBOI is internationally known for its submersible operations and a tradition of excellence and innovation in engineering support for basic marine science. The five research and development divisions at HBOI are Marine Science, Aquaculture, Marine Biomedical Research, Ocean Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. Each ship deploys a submersible and has ROV capability. The Undergraduate Summer program is based at the J. Seward Johnson Marine Education and Conference Center on the HBOI campus. One of the student laboratories will be set aside for the use of program participants.