About the Organization

Project Oceanology's mission since 1972 has been to nurture enthusiasm for science and for our planet's marine environment from our waterfront facilities on Long Island Sound in Groton. As a year round, marine science and environmental education organization operated by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association of boards of education, colleges and other educational institutions, Project O has pioneered a hands-on, inquiry oriented approach to science through programs meeting state education standards. Using our research vessels, skiffs, oceanographic equipment, and marine laboratories, Project