The marine science program at Eckerd College offers an excellent comprehensive “hands-on” marine science curriculum that is designed to serve as part of a liberal arts education, providing an awareness of the marine environment and its significance to humankind, so that our students may be better prepared to solve complex environmental and scientific problems. Our unique curriculum offers four areas of specialization: marine biology, marine chemistry, marine geology and marine geophysics. In addition to these disciplines, we offer a broad range of elective courses, internship and research opportunities, and study abroad programs. Our ideal waterfront location near the Gulf of Mexico allows us to utilize the surrounding coastal environments in our courses and research programs, making it a perfect place to study marine science.