What we're all about
Greetings from the Duke University Marine Lab! At the Marine Lab, we study marine ecosystems and the human communities that depend on them. Our work is multi-faceted and inter-disciplinary, reflecting the complex problems faced by the world's oceans.
Our students represent a diverse set of majors and are active in promoting marine science and conservation at Duke and beyond. If you'd like to connect with like-minded students, please consider joining the student chapter of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance.
Our research interests range from bacteria to whales and from conservation and oceanography to governance and policy. We emphasize small classes, intensive research experiences, immersion in field work, and the opportunity to sample other maritime environments through our signature travel classes in the spring term. We encourage our students to become engaged citizens who will strive to make the world a better place.
UNDERGRADUATES
Why Duke Marine Lab?
Find out why students—from all majors, not just marine science—choose to study at the Duke Marine Lab Campus for a summer, fall or spring semester.