The Marine Science Institute (MSI), established at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1969, 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.

Steven D. Gaines, Director, Marine Science Institute; Professor Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology

Mark A. Brzezinski, Deputy Director, Marine Science Institute; Professor, Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology
Information on the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science may be found by calling (805) 893-8162 or visiting http://marinegp.ucsb.edu/