Marine Science Institute
international leader in ocean and environmental research
50 Years of Discovery
Areas of Research
Research at MSI spans many disciplines that can be broadly categorized into eight research areas.
News Highlights
Learn more about the impact MSI has in the world
News Highlights
Learn more about the impact MSI has in the world
The REEF
The Research Experience & Education Facility
Experience an exciting and educational adventure at The REEF. The Marine Science Institute interactive aquarium designed to provide visitors with an unparalleled view of our ocean planet.
MSI by the Numbers
Facts show the impact of the Marine Science Institute.
300+
research projects administered every year
100+
awarding agencies funds projects administered by MSI each year
15k
people served through Education and Outreach
1969
year the Marine Science Institute was established
190
academic personnel engaged in research
Sky to Oceans
A picture is worth a thousand words. MSI researchers’ images show the breadth of MSI research
Purple gorgonian (Eugorgia rubens), Santa Cruz Island. Photo Credit: Katie Davis-Koehn
Mount Erebus, Antarctica. Photo Credit: Humihiko Hoshijima
Juvenile French angelfish, Belize. Photo Credit: Katie Davis-Koehn
Octopus (octopus vulgaris) in a kelp forest. Photo Credit: Katie Davis-Koehn
Octopus on abalone shell, Santa Cruz Island. Photo Credit: Katie Davis-Koehn
Photo Credit: Brandon Doheny