Safe Science at Sea
OSU Marine Operations is a centralized support hub for Oregon State University’s marine-related facilities, enabling and advancing research, education, and outreach Initiatives. The Office of Marine Operations (OMO) includes research vessel operations, associated shore-side infrastructure, marine technical services, as well as the small boat and scientific diving programs. The OMO provides guidance on the safe and effective use of university-operated and chartered vessels in support of the University and the broader oceanographic research community.
Federal funding is provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other cooperating agencies. Oregon State University is an operating institution within the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS).