www.occ.cccd.edu/departments/instruction/mathsci/marinesci/default.html

Organization Type:
School/University

Mission:
To prepare undergraduate college students for careers in all fields of marine science and transfer to other universities

Contact:
Dennis L. Kelly, Professor and Department Chairperson
Marine Science Department
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Phone: (714) 432-5564
Fax: (714) 432-5960
dkelly@occ.cccd.edu

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional, State

Counties Served:
Orange

Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation, Water Quality Monitoring

Topic:
Wetlands, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Kelp Forest, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Energy, Watersheds/Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Fisheries, Coastal Processes, Aquaculture, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries

Educational Resources:
On-Site Programs, Publications, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Library/Lending Material, Speaker/Lecture Series

Education Programs:
Class offerings include: Oceanography Lecture and Lab, Marine Biology Lecture and Lab, Marine Mammals, Aquarium Management, Coastal Oceanography Lecture and Lab, Island Ecology, Intertidal Ecology, Gray Whale Ecology, Teacher Training
Orange Coast College Public Aquarium: 2800 gallon public coldwater aquarium exhibit

Target Audiences:
Adult, College Freshmen and Sophomores

Videos:
For purchase
•  Dolphins of the Orange Coast
•  The Rocky Intertidal Preservation Project

Service Fee:
Lectures by faculty average $100 per hour plus lodging, traveling, and food expenses. Lectures by advanced students are $25 per hour plus lodging, traveling, and food expenses.

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Lots of coin-metered spaces

Public Transit Access:
Orange County Transit District (Fairview Street Bus)