MAR 106, Life in Our Ocean, 3 Credits
Stony Brook Southampton
August 4 - 15, 2025
Explore the fundamentals of marine biology, focusing on the ocean's diverse life forms and their unique habitats. Emphasizing community-level relationships and interconnectedness, this course delves into ocean conservation, highlighting threats to marine life and potential policy solutions. Perfect for both majors and non-science majors, this introductory class provides a comprehensive overview of all things marine biology.
This intensive course is specifically designed for motivated high school students wishing to earn college credit, but current undergraduates (both SBU and visiting), graduates, or professionals can also enroll. The short-term course will run for 2 weeks and meet for 4 – 5.5 hours each weekday at the Stony Brook Southampton campus. Content will be delivered via lectures, in-class activities, including an offshore boat trip.
Students must have completed high school biology and be at least 16 years old.
Section 01: Marissa DeBonis, MPS (class # 65510)
For questions about course content/schedule contact marissa.debonis@stonybrook.edu
This course fulfills SNW Stony Brook University educational diversity categories.
HOUSING INFORMATION: First, enroll in the course. After you receive your Stony Brook ID # fill out the Summer Housing Application for your course:
- MAR 106 (August 4-15)- Limited Housing
- Any currently enrolled undergraduates should fill out Semester by Sea Housing Request Form.