Oregon Institute of Marine Biology PO Box 5389 Charleston, OR 97420

The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is the marine laboratory of the University of Oregon, with research and education interests focused on the basic interaction between marine organisms and the marine environment. Our goals are improved understanding of marine biology, and improved communication of that understanding to our students and the citizens of Oregon.

During 1986 OIMB underwent a complete renovation, rebuilding most of its facilities. New buildings include several well-equipped teaching and research laboratories, extensive holding tanks and field trip staging facilities, boats, a boathouse and dock, an auditorium, and a variety of housing. A new and expanded library as well as two additional research laboratories were added in 1999. Dormitories and a dining hall can accommodate 45 people and are available to visiting scientists and university groups during terms when undergraduate students are not in residence. Housing and laboratory space for faculty, visiting researchers and graduate students is available. Computers are networked internally and linked to the Internet via the University. Wireless access is available.

Craig Young, Director, Professor. Reproduction and early life history stages (embryos and larvae) of marine invertebrates, particularly those that live in the deep sea.
Lynda Shapiro, Professor Emerita. Biogeography and ecology of marine phytoplankton.
Nora Terwilliger, Professor. Ontogenic changes in hemocyanin structure, function and physiological importance in a decapod crustacean.
Richard Emlet, Professor. Functional morphology, biomechanics,ecology and evolution of invertebrates.
Alan Shanks, Professor. Effects of small scale physical variability on biology systems; marine snow.
Jan Hodder, Associate Professor. Natural history of marine birds.
Barbara Butler, Associate Professor and Librarian.
Steven Rumrill, Adjunct Assistant Professor and Director of Research at South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Factors affecting distribution and success of invertebrate larvae.
Trish Mace, Courtesy Instructor. Issues that blend marine science, policy and education; integrated coastal management; methods of formal and informal science education.
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
University of Oregon
P.O. Box 5389
Charleston, OR 97420
TEL (541) 888-2581; FAX (541) 888-3250
info@uoregon.edu
Web Site: http://uoregon.edu/~oimb

OIMB is a modern research laboratory of the University and an educational arm of the University. A formal teaching program is offered during the spring, summer and fall terms. The specific courses may vary from term to term, but typical courses include invertebrate zoology, marine ecology, marine birds and mammals, biological oceanography, estuarine biology, marine phycology, and marine physiology. We provide an intense educational experience to undergraduates who can earn an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology, an Emphasis in Marine Biology, or spend a term doing course and field work. We offer graduate programs leading to the M.S. and the Ph.D. degrees, as a part of the Biology Department of the University of Oregon, and provide opportunities for undergraduate research. Additionally, we are a scientific resource to southwestern Oregon, providing services such as adult education, answers to specific questions, and personnel to interact with students at local schools.

OIMB is located in the small coastal fishing village of Charleston, at the mouth of Coos Bay, 120 miles from the main campus of the University of Oregon. The area is characterized by a high diversity of marine habitats found within 16.6 km (10 mi) of the station. They include spectacular rocky shores, sandy beaches, coastal dunes, extensive tideflats, salt marshes and the open ocean. Coos Bay is the largest estuary on the Oregon Coast and contains interesting mud, sand, rock, eelgrass, and piling communities in addition to a diversity of salt marsh habitats. The 2,200 ha nearby South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, is set aside for research and teaching. The coastal sand dunes of the Dunes National Recreation Area stretch for 83.3 km (50 mi) to the north of OIMB. The climate is maritime with cool wet winters and warmer dry summers with regular coastal fog.