The Centre for Marine Science and Technology (CMST) at Curtin University is a marine technology research and development facility specializing in underwater acoustics and marine science, serving industry, government, and community needs.
Maine Maritime Academy, a Maine public college founded in 1941, enrolls more than 800 students from more than 35 states and several foreign countries. Internationally respected for its uniformed Regiment of Midshipmen, a student-run leadership training model, the college offers traditional collegiate and uniformed lifestyle options for its students. Military service obligation is voluntary. The college awards A.S., B.S., and M.S. degrees. Fields of study include marine biology, marine science, international business and logistics, marine transportation operations, small vessel operations, marine engineering and technology, and power engineering technology.
The University of Washington School of Oceanography conducts research and education in ocean sciences, operating research vessels and providing marine science expertise.