The USF College of Marine Science is an academic and research institution focused on marine science education, research, and community engagement, including flood risk mitigation and oceanographic studies.
The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), located on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, is an entity of the State University System of Florida that works collaboratively with 32 institutions and agencies to support marine research and operate research vessels.
Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences operates marine research facilities at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR, serving as home port for research vessels including the RV Elakha and the RV Taani (under construction).
The University of Washington School of Oceanography conducts research and education in ocean sciences, operating research vessels and providing marine science expertise.