List of oceanographic institutions and programs

Oceanographic institutions and programs are broadly defined as places where scientific research is carried out relating to oceanography.

Some oceanographic institutions are standalone programs, such as non-governmental organizations or government-funded agencies.

Other oceanographic institutions are departments within colleges and universities.

While oceanographic research happens at many other departments at other colleges and universities, such as Biology and Geology departments, this list focuses on larger departments and large research centers specifically devoted to oceanography and marine science.

National agencies and non-profit organizations: Universities with oceanography programs: Northeast: Southeast: Gulf Coast: West Coast: Inland and Great Lakes:

The Marine Science Center at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami in the United States