What is the Marine Option Program (MOP)?
The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a University of Hawaiʻi system-wide certificate program, offered on all UH campuses, providing educational opportunities for students from all disciplines who are interested in the ocean.
MOP Certificate Program
Featured Seawords Article
June 2021
Deep sea sponge. Photo by: NOAA Ocean Exploration, Flickr.
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The Marine Option Program is generously supported by NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office.
Creature of the Month
June 2021
Chambered nautilus. Photo by: Klaus Stiefel, Flickr.
Scientific name: Nautilus sp.
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Upcoming MOP-Sponsored Events
New Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 25th, 2021
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: TBA
If you are new to MOP, come and learn all about the program and meet other MOP students! If you are currently a MOP student, please join us as we welcome new MOPers!
Underwater Photography Workshop
Wednesday, August 25th, 2021
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: TBA
Enjoy a presentation by our guest speaker Keoki Stender, who will give us a great workshop on underwater photography.
QUEST/ MAST Info Meeting
Thursday, August 26th, 2021
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: TBA
Come learn about the field courses offered by MOP during the summer! Learn about the steps and classes you must take before enrolling in the field courses.
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