M.A. Marine Conservation and Policy Program
The Graduate Program in Marine Conservation and Policy provides students with an understanding of contemporary marine conservation and policy issues and helps them develop the necessary skills to apply this knowledge in marine conservation positions that require advanced training and a broad skill-set, but are not research-based. Graduates of this program should be able to compete effectively for positions in government, environmental consultancy, and non-governmental organizations, and to apply marine conservation and policy knowledge in other fields such as law, teaching, communications or business.
Marine Conservation and Policy Program, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000
MCP alumna Sarah Bailey employed as an Outreach and Communications Specialist for NOAA, NMFS in the Protected Resource Division
“If it weren’t for the MCP program I would be a fish out of water, so to speak.” Read more>
MCP Students Gain Hands-On Field Experience in Belize
This past January, MCP students traveled to Belize for a field course on Marine Protected Areas. Read more>
Stony Brook University’s School of Journalism Featured in The New York Times
The School of Journalism’s Center for Communicating Science was featured in The New York Times for its successful workshops that help scientists communicate their work. Read more>
Former MCP Student Tackling Global Conservation Issues
Carolyn Weis, a graduate of the MCP program, is applying the skills she acquired from the program to her job with the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF). Read more>
Policy Manager Shares Career Insight with MCP Students
MCP students had an exciting opportunity to meet with the current Policy Program Manager, Noah Chesnin, for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Seascape Program. Read more>
Jennifer Perfater-Barton
I attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for undergrad and earned a BSc. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Geological Sciences. After undergrad I worked as a research technician at Washington University School of Medicine for 2 years. I then went to...
Whitney Leigh
I attended the University of Dayton for undergrad and earned a B.A. in Public Relations and then proceeded to gain my teaching license. I have always been interested in learning about the ocean and the creatures that live beneath the surface and growing up in Alaska...
Rachael Coccia
I attended SUNY Fredonia with a major in Public Relations and minors in Biology and Psychology. I have always been interested in marine sciences. After taking an environmental science class at Fredonia I decided I wanted to assist in environmental efforts. I was able...
MCP alumna Sarah Bailey employed as an Outreach and Communications Specialist for NOAA, NMFS in the Protected Resource Division
“If it weren’t for the MCP program I would be a fish out of water, so to speak.” Read more>
Former MCP Student Tackling Global Conservation Issues
Carolyn Weis, a graduate of the MCP program, is applying the skills she acquired from the program to her job with the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF). Read more>