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Intercampus Marine Science Graduate Program

About the program

The University of Massachusetts Intercampus Marine Science (IMS) graduate program is an exceptional place to earn your advanced degree in marine science. The comprehensive, multidisciplinary program to matches the complex nature of marine sciences, and brings together expertise in marine science and related fields under the umbrella of the entire University of Massachusetts system.

Academic experience

While interested students apply to an individual UMass “home” campus, all students have access to intercampus faculty mentoring, cross-campus enrollment in a variety of relevant on-campus or online courses, cross-campus collaboration for research opportunities, resource sharing, and library access. Our local, regional, and worldwide partnerships also provide a unique learning experience.

Mission

Our mission is the scientific understanding, management, economic growth, and sustainability of our marine environments. Our wide-ranging program also focuses on our aquatic ecosystem and its contribution to humanity. The IMS program also provides a community for current students and faculty to enliven and simplify their educational experience.

Join us

If you're interested in pursuing one of our programs as a graduate student, we invite you to apply. Please carefully review our admissions information and application criteria and submission process. If you are interested in joining us as a faculty member, or if you would like to partner with us, please contact us directly.

News

News
SMAST faculty and graduate students with New Bedford High School interns on a fish tagging trip
New Bedford teens explore marine science at UMassD

SMAST summer internship program immerses high school students in marine science research and careers in the blue economy

Events

Events
Oct
8
11:00AM
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Join us for a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in the Grove! Questions? Email dining@umassd.edu or connect with us on social @UMassDEats"

Oct
8
12:00PM
Sustainable Lunch Series

Participate in an organized conversation about various topics that surround sustainability. Drinks will be provided, bring your own food. All are welcome! Topic: TBD Sticker(s) Available: Sustainable Lunch Series

Oct
9
11:00AM
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Join us for a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in the Grove! Questions? Email dining@umassd.edu or connect with us on social @UMassDEats"

Oct
9
12:30PM
SMAST Seminar - DEOS - October 9, 2024 - "Optical water classification of global oceans" By: Jianwei Wei

Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences "Optical water classification of global oceans" Jianwei Wei, Senior Remote Sensing Scientist, Global Science and Technology, Inc., NOAA/NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) at College Park, Maryland Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:30pm-1:30pm Remote presentation Stream of lecture available in SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: Satellite ocean reflectance data cover diverse water types from coastal waters to open oceans. Spectral classification of these reflectance data allows for distinguishing and grouping of water bodies with characteristic bio-optical/biogeochemical features. In this talk, I will present the new optical water class products for global oceans. The new model accounts for the hyperspectral reflectance spectral shapes and resolves the global aquatic system into two dozen water classes. These classes are separable with distinct bio-optical and biogeochemical properties, such as light absorption and scattering coefficients, Chl-a, diffuse attenuation coefficient, and suspended particulate matter. The in situ and satellite matchup data show that the satellite water class data are accurate, especially in open oceans. The satellite water classes not only exhibit features comparable to the Longhurst ocean provinces but have captured additional aspects of the water classes, including the seasonality of ocean basins. The representation of coastal/inland environments is considerably improved. How to use the water class products is always appealing. With demonstrations, the water class data are used as an indicator of the subtropical ocean gyre expansion and of the coastal water quality fluctuations. To date, the global water class data have been generated at daily and monthly levels from multiple satellites: VIIRS/SNPP, OLCI/Sentinel-3, SGLI/GCOM-C, etc. The experimental data are freely accessible. Join Zoom Meeting https://umassd.zoom.us/j/97440069270?pwd=L2Z1bDZESTFCKzJYZWduYVhWenYvZz09 Meeting ID: 974 4006 9270 Passcode: 428029 For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu

Oct
9
3:00PM
SMAST Seminar - DFO - October 9, 2024 - "Offshore Wind Interactions with the Marine Ecosystem" By: Elizabeth (Lisa) Methratta

Department of Fisheries Oceanography "Offshore Wind Interactions with the Marine Ecosystem" Elizabeth (Lisa) Methratta, Fisheries and Wind Scientist, NEFSC Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 pm SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: Offshore wind development is advancing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world as the demand for renewable energy continues to grow. Impact producing factors (IPFs) associated with each phase of offshore wind development can affect the biological, physical, and chemical environment of the ocean. These include changes in habitat through the installation of manmade structures and scour protections, increased energy emissions, and changes in ocean physics. Research on these topics is accelerating but many knowledge gaps remain. This talk explores the potential effects of each phase of offshore wind development on the marine ecosystem, highlighting existing research on each of these topics; describes an effort undertaken by scientists at NOAA Fisheries to identify offshore wind research priorities; and lastly, touches on efforts currently underway to establish regional standards for project-level monitoring. Building knowledge to understand how wind development interacts with the marine ecosystem is needed to support co-existence of marine renewable energy and sustainable fisheries. ******************************************************* Join Zoom Meeting https://umassd.zoom.us/j/93758230260?pwd=OHJ5UDloQkZZaCtXcTlBNlR6Qm0rQT09 Meeting ID: 937 5823 0260 Passcode: 426839 ****************************************************** For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu

Oct
11
12:00PM
Biology Department Seminar by Avalon Owens

Dark skies and fireflies: What light pollution means for insect conservation Biology Seminar in SENG 115

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