he Marine Science Consortium was founded in 1968 by a consortium of three colleges, although it was known by a different name. First located in Cape May, NJ, and then Lewes, DE, the Consortium expanded to 14 member colleges and universities and became established in 1971 at its permanent site in the area of Wallops Island, VA.

Over the years, the membership has changed and now consists of 15 member universities and colleges. The Marine Science Consortium maintains two campuses. The main campus is located at Wallops Island and is adjacent to the NASA/Wallops Flight Facility. The second campus, named the Marine Science Consortium Research Center, is located directly on Chincoteague Bay at Greenbackville, VA.

We are very proud of our educational programs, which support classroom, laboratory, and field activities directed toward pre-college, university and Elderhostel students. Please take a few minutes to browse through the linked pages of this web site. Whether you are an individual looking to enhance your understanding of the marine sciences, or seeking to pursue a marine sciences career or represent a college or university looking to establish, expand and/or enhance programs in the marine and environmental sciences, the Marine Science Consortium offers a wonderful variety of opportunities to meet your educational and/or research goals.