The Marine Science Institute

The Marine Science Institute (MSI) was established in 1969 at UC Santa Barbara

MSI building from the east entrance

The Marine Science Institute is the focus for marine, coastal zone, and freshwater research; marine policy studies; and educational outreach in marine science. MSI administers and supports research projects involving faculty, professional researchers, technical staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students from 14 disciplines.

Mission

The Marine Science Institute (MSI) at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), is committed to fostering innovative and significant research, to promoting effective stewardship, and to sharing the exciting discoveries of the world’s oceans.