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The Marine Science and Environmental Field Station is a facility of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the Richard Stockton College of NJ. The Field Station is used as a teaching and research destination for numerous NAMS' academic programs, including marine science, biology, environmental studies, geology, and the professional science masters program. Please visit our recent Activities Report for a summary of research and teaching activities.
We are now busy with the approaching summer field schedule in support of courses, research and professional development workshops. Focal areas for summer 2012 will include SAV monitoring in Barnegat Bay, hydroacoustic mapping of SAV in Barnegat Bay, possible marine debris programs and a student research team focused on mapping bottom imagery of New Jersey's coastal reefs and wrecks for future use/dissemination.
Recent news...
The R/V Osprey (24' Chesapeake Classic) is nearing completion of a near-total overhaul after 12 years of service to the programs. Aging components and minor structural failures coupled with new marine survey requirements for a smaller vessel that can be trailered sparked the project. Increased dash space and systems will make bathymetric surveys, side scan sonar surveys and ROV operations possible from this smaller but capable platform.
Honors Program student Jessica Valenti leads nature trail development and clean-up! Jessica is working toward her service learning requirements and developing a guide to accompany the Field Station's maritime forest trail. On March 8th Jessica and other Honors Program students spent several hours cleaning up the nearby marsh and trail.
To learn more...
Please visit the rest of the Marine Science and Environmental Field Station website by following the links to the left. Here you can find information on our facilities, research vessels and equipment, undergraduate and faculty research and when it is a good time to come visit the Field Station. Check back often for updates to the research projects and please contact us should you have any questions regarding the Field Station's academic or research programs.
Not sure what a marine science student does or what the career opportunties even look like? Visit these informative websites for more information; COSEE website, Sea Grant marine careers.
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