The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology campus is ideally located within a quick walk or van ride to diverse coastal habitats and has research and teaching facilities to support varied academic endeavors. Whether you are a prospective University of Oregon student looking for a tour of our campus or a researcher or instructor curious about our research and teaching facilities, please contact us.
Schedule a Tour
To schedule a tour of the OIMB please send an e-mail request to oimb@uoregon.edu. In your request, please give your name, the number in your party, the date you intend to visit, and your interest in OIMB. Please note that we will try our best to accommodate your group, but tour days and times depend on the availability and schedule of our staff. As such, tours are rarely given after 4:30 p.m. or on weekends.
OIMB facilities are sometimes available for public activities, academic and non-academic. If you are interested in booking housing or meeting space for your event, contact Laura Screen or call 541-346-7280 for event eligibility and availability.
Research and Learn at OIMB
Want to conduct research at the Oregon Coast? Or bring a group of students for a learning experience they’ll never forget? Our research and housing facilities are available for visiting researchers and student groups.
Please note that if you plan to collect invertebrates while visiting OIMB, you must obtain a collecting permit from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Teaching Opportunities at OIMB
Classes in the OIMB summer session are taught by visiting faculty. Faculty who would be interested in teaching a course during the summer should contact Maya Watts to discuss this possibility.
Learn More about Us
Interested in learning more about OIMB? Read about our history and the unusual range of habitat diversity in our area.