The College is a leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system, providing scientific understanding to address complex environmental challenges.

Global Vision. From the tiniest organisms to satellite studies, COAS research provides a global perspective of the Earth system.

Addressing Needs. Local and national environmental managers and policy makers can make informed decisions based on vital COAS research.

The Frontiers of Science. Many new researchers have joined COAS, bringing their expertise and enthusiasm to one of the leading oceanographic and atmospheric research institutions in the nation.

Tools for Understanding. COAS researchers develop and use state-of-the-art sensors and laboratory instruments to study all facets of Earth science.

Unlocking the Future. COAS scientists lead in studying ancient Earth as a means to understand our present and prepare for the future.

COAS in the News

Researchers Study Coastal Hazards of Increasing Wave Heights, Rising Sea Levels (10/9/08)

Climate Change May be Sparking New and Bigger 'Dead Zones' (Scientific American, 10/8/08)

Report Outlines Scientists’ Concern About Environmental Impact of Wave Energy (9/29/08)

Ocean Floor Geysers Warm Flowing Sea Water (9/23/08)

Jellyfish Gone Wild (NSF special report, 9/18/08)

Submersible Robots Explore the Ocean's Depths (MSNBC, 9/9/08)

Cold Water Rejeuvenates Oregon Ocean, Salmon (Oregonian, 9/8/08)

Complex Ocean Behavior Studied with 'Artificial Upwelling' (9/2/08)