Welcome to the Mariculture Program (MARI)

The Mariculture Program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a graduate program offering the Master of Science (M.S.) in Mariculture. The goal of this program is to prepare graduate students for a career in Mariculture / Aquaculture, in either the private or public sector. This is accomplished through a rigorous core curriculum combined with an intensive "hands-on" research or internship project. The current Graduate Catalog contains a description of the Mariculture Program and Its Courses. Depending on their interests and objectives for graduate work, Mariculture students select a research or internship focus by choosing between two options:

• Research (Thesis) Option: Students choosing this option gain expertise in a specific area of Mariculture /Aquaculture by investigating a research topic, producing research results of publishable quality, and reporting their findings with full documentation in a scientific format. This option is recommended for students who intend to further their graduate study and undertake a doctoral degree. (Successful completion of a masters thesis, or equivalent, is required to enter most doctoral programs.)
• Internship (Non-Thesis) Option: Students choosing the internship option are exposed to a wide range of areas in Mariculture /Aquaculture. This option develops a student's managerial skills and Mariculture techniques through a broad internship experience.

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How do I join the program? Consult the Admission Information Page.

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Graduate programs in related areas of the natural sciences:

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology (Department of Life Sciences)
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Science (Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Coastal and Marine System Science (Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences)