Marine and Coastal Opportunities - OSU

Summer Course Spotlight! 🌎 Join FW 325: Seeking Solutions to Global Crises in Resource Ecology at Hatfield Marine Science Center June 22–July 17, 2026 Explore climate change, overfishing & more through real-world case studies. Learn more: beav.es/qvN

Join us at Hatfield Marine Science Center this summer! Study seabirds, marine mammals, conservation, communication & more. Courses are open to all majors. Housing & travel support available. Registration opens April 14, 2026. Details: beav.es/coastal-courses

Summer 2026 MACO-Supported Internships are open! 🌊 Three full-time, 10-week internships on the Oregon Coast focused on marine science communication, data, and policy. Learn more & apply: beav.es/maco-internshi…

MACO Coastal Field Housing Award apps for Spring 2026 are OPEN! OSU undergrad/grad students taking Hatfield courses or doing spring fieldwork can apply. Apply by March 13 via Scholar Dollars. Housing app due Feb 28: beav.es/TV8 Info: beav.es/housing-awards

Meet the MACO peer advisors! Stefania, Noor, and Thandi can help you find marine‑related internships, clubs, and coastal courses. Swipe to get to know them! Drop‑in Hours: Tuesdays (Weeks 2–10), 11am–1pm, Strand 300.

Marine Studies students in MAST 399: Ocean and Film Literacy spent a weekend at the Big Blue Film Festival 🌊🎬 Living and learning at Hatfield, students explored how film and visual storytelling can deepen connections to ocean science.

Next up in our MACO Connection Series: the Office of Undergraduate Research (UGR)! UGR supports undergrads at every stage of research, from finding mentors and funding to presenting work. Learn more at beav.es/OUR or email ugr@oregonstate.edu

🦈 Curious about sharks? FW 115: Introduction to Sharks (Spring 2026) is a 2-credit hybrid with a Pacific Coast weekend. Get hands-on with tagging, behavior studies, and vessel work. Limited majors; travel, lodging & meals included. Beav.es/5di

Curious about marine life and field research on the Oregon coast? FW 113: Marine Birds & Mammals is a 1-credit hybrid course with an immersive weekend at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center. Open to all majors. Learn more: beav.es/5xB

Something big… something blue! 🎬 The Big Blue Film Fest returns to Hatfield Marine Science Center Jan 23–24, 2026. See 37 inspiring films where art meets marine science, plus filmmaker & scientist panels. Tickets & schedule: beav.es/iHM

Making summer plans? 🌍 Join FW 391 Ridge to Reef in Palau! This 4-credit, 2-week study abroad (June 16–July 1, 2026) explores climate change, food security, and sustainable resource management from forests to coral reefs. Apply: beav.es/iDG

Today’s the day! Peer Advising is open for Winter 2026: drop-ins Tuesdays 11am–1pm, Weeks 2–10, Strand 300. Get help with marine majors, internships, scholarships, clubs, research & more. SEA you there! beav.es/maco-peer-advi…

Hatfield Marine Science Center announces 2026 student awards & scholarships supporting undergrad and grad research, academics, and field housing. 📅 Due Feb 15, 2026 (11:45pm) 📚 Drop-in help available 🌐 Apply: beav.es/iSp

Exciting news! OC 396X: Coastal Oceanography Field Methods is a new 4-credit Summer 2026 course at Hatfield (Aug 17–Sept 4). Gain hands-on experience with oceanographic instruments, data collection, and analysis aboard research vessels. Learn more: beav.es/oW5

Welcome back, Beavs! MACO has exciting Winter term events ahead—stay tuned! 🌊 Peer Advising: Tuesdays 11–1, Strand 300A (Weeks 2–10). 🌊 Ocean & Coasts Career Fair: Jan 21, 1–4 pm, MU Horizon Room. 🌊 Big Blue Film Fest: Jan 23–24, HMSC.

Winter 2026 Coastal Travel Assistance applications are now open! MACO supports coastal travel assistance for OSU (and non-OSU) students by giving out ✨FREE✨ Coast to Valley Express tickets every term. More info at beav.es/pXe 📸Photo courtesy of MariAnna Hinojosa.

As the year comes to a close, MACO wishes everyone a happy holiday season and continued success in the term ahead! ❄️

Turning the Oregon Coast into our classroom: explore, discover, and learn hands-on. Enjoy winter break, dream of spring and summer at the coast, and watch for Summer 2026 courses on our Coastal Course Roster soon!

That MACO tabling flow state 🤌Winter term better watch out!

Happy end of Fall term beavs! 🍂 We enjoyed all the excitement from these past few months and wish you all a well earned and relaxing break! ✨