Coastal and Ocean Sciences at Oregon State University

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to document the depth and breadth of research, education, and outreach activities in coastal and ocean sciences at Oregon State University. The scale and diversity of those activities are not well known outside of OSU, and in fact they are significantly underestimated, even by the faculty, staff, and students of the university. The report shows that relevant teaching and research activities are widely distributed among several colleges, departments, centers, institutes, and programs, both on and off campus. The broad distribution of the activities among 9 of OSU’s 11 colleges is a testament to its multidisciplinary nature, but it could also be the primary reason that OSU’s remarkable capabilities have never been fully inventoried and reported.