UCSB Marine Operations

The UCSB Marine Operations is an education, research and training support system that is managed by a collaboration between the Ecology Evolution and Marine Biology Department (EEMB) and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). The Marine Ops provide equipment, logistics, training and experienced staff to the campus marine science community in the form of scientific boating and diving support, animal collections, biological/oceanographic design and fabrication, seawater infrastructure and research space. Faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate student support is provided to insure safe and effective on-water and underwater activities both locally and at sites around the world.