The college offers programs in subjects like biology and mathematics and conducts oceanographical research.

The center has a 1-acre (4,000 m2) boat basin and affords immediate access to the Gulf Stream, the Florida Straits, and the Bahama Banks.

[1] The Oceanographic Center is host to the National Coral Reef Institute was established by Congressional mandate in 1998.

NCRI's primary objective is the assessment, monitoring, and restoration of coral reefs through basic and applied research and through training and education.

[1] The college supplies the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program with contract employees and research facilities.