Maritime Studies
University of Connecticut/Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton. CT 06340
(860) 405-9026
Fax (860) 405-9075
MaritimeStudies@uconn.edu
Ledgelight lighthouse, New London, Connecticut
Maritime Studies
      ...at the University of Connecticut

Do you love the sea? Are you interested in exploring humankind's continually evolving connections with the world's waterways? UConn's Maritime Studies major is the program for you!

WHAT IS Maritime Studies?
Maritime Studies is an exciting new major that offers students the opportunity to focus their studies on the sea. Learn about pirates and polar exploration. Understand the dynamics between fishermen and the fisheries. Explore the ways the sea has filled the human imagination through Conrad, Melville, and Rachel Carson. Dive near shore to witness Native American artifacts. Visit major seaports to examine the complexities of international shipping.