Welcome to Shannon Point
The Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC) supports and promotes Western Washington University’s instructional and research programs in the marine sciences; provides access to facilities for visiting scientists from around the world; supports supervised, independent research for undergraduates nationwide via federally-funded programs; and promotes ocean literacy among the general public through targeted K-12 and public education initiatives. In support of these efforts, SPMC has developed excellent facilities for field and laboratory instruction and research, as well as a long-term physical and chemical water quality database. The local marine environment is characterized by a wide variety of habitat types that in turn support a rich diversity of marine life. SPMC invites you to explore the opportunities for study of marine science described in more detail throughout this web site.
Recruitment Announcement: Director of Shannon Point Marine Center (click here to view job posting*)
*All applications must be submitted online.
News and Events
Marine Science and the Arts Summer Internship 2013
(March 2013)
COSEE Pacific Partnerships sponsoring two Summer Internships
(March 2013)
WWU research contributes to State's ocean acidification fight
(January 2013)
Marine Science Scholars Program
(Fall 2012)
SPMC awarded $543K NSF grant to study impacts of ocean acidification
(Fall 2012)
SPMC awarded $346K grant to purchase Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer
(Fall 2012)
Steve Sulkin to retire as SPMC Director
(Fall 2012)
Grandparents "U" brings generations together at SPMC
(August 2012)