Good afternoon and welcome to the School of Ocean Sciences

Welcome to the School of Ocean Sciences, one of the largest university Marine Science departments in Europe, a multi-disciplinary department located on the shores of the Menai Strait, North Wales, UK.

"Understanding the oceans constitutes a major challenge for modern science. Even after a hundred years of intense study, the oceans remain under-explored, and our knowledge of many of the key-processes occuring within them is fragmentary.

At Bangor we are justly proud of our long-established tradition of excellence in research and teaching in marine science. The School of Ocean Science is a leading international research institution, and one of the largest teaching departments in Europe. We have well-resourced groups in the principal disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology and physics. However, our emphasis on multidisciplinary research effectively ensures ready access to expertise in all aspects of marine science."

Prof Chris Richardson , Head of School of Ocean Sciences

School research featured on NERC Planet Earth Online

• Turbulence changes Arctic's role in climate change
• Sharks visit personal hygienists
• Explore a rockpool with Stuart Jenkins (podcast)
• Listen to a podcast
  - Life in the ice
• Tidal farms interfere with sea-floor sediments
• Rising seas increased carbon intake

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See why our students find Bangor such a great place to live and study.

Undergraduate summer bursaries

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Students research impact of climate change on Australian work placement

• Two Applied Marine Biology students have recently returned from a year long work placement with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), undertaking research into coral reef ecosystems. 

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SEACAMS

Ocean Science student shines in International Student Awards

Wales' International Student of the Year 2011

Dating Anglesey's birth

• When did the Menai Strait form?
• The BBC's article

Bangor scientist to help protect Marine Biodiversity in the Caribbean

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Climate Change Consortium for Wales

Professor James Scourse appointed director

Interview with Sir David Attenborough

Watch our interview with honorary Bangor graduate Sir David Attenborough...

School Programmes now IMarEST accredited

• IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) accredited programmes

Interested in studying for a Bachelor's degree?

Beyond a Bachelor's degree - MSc courses