Understand aquatic natural systems, foster the sustainable use of resources, and develop solutions to a broad range of environmental issues.

Further the fundamental understanding of the physics and chemistry of the Earth’s atmosphere and consider problems critical for the welfare of modern society, like climate change, air pollution and extreme weather.

Further the understanding of Earth, the solar system and their histories through research that extends from the center of the Earth to the rim of the solar system.

Advance basic and applied research dedicated to the stewardship of natural and managed environments and the sustainable use of their products and services.

Create knowledge and understanding about the ocean through observation, theory, modeling and technological innovation with a particular focus on climate change, coastal processes and extreme environments.

Apply quantitative tools to ecological and research management issues.

Combines knowledge and techniques from many fields, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, atmospheric sciences, oceanography and aeronautical engineering to study life in the universe.

Further the understanding of Earth, the solar system and their histories through research that extends from the center of the Earth to the rim of the solar system.

Advance basic and applied research dedicated to the stewardship of natural and managed environments and the sustainable use of their products and services.

Perform research at the intersection of natural and social sciences and public policy to address contemporary and emerging issues in marine systems, especially those associated with the human dimensions of global change.

Combines interdisciplinary courses, specifically designed to address the cross-linkages in the earth system not found in disciplinary curricula, with a capstone in climate science communication.

Combines knowledge and techniques from many fields, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, atmospheric sciences, oceanography and aeronautical engineering to study life in the universe.