Coastal & Ocean Studies

Understanding the oceans, the coasts and our interactions with both

Ocean literacy is central to an informed understanding of how the world works: scientifically, historically, artistically, and in terms of policy. In conjunction with the Williams-Mystic program, Coastal and Ocean Studies will provide you with an integrated, interdisciplinary study of the world’s oceans, the coastal zones where land and sea collide, and the intersections with society and people’s livelihoods.