NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PROGRAM—1965 301 
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology 
Charleston, Oregon 
In affiliation with the University of Oregon 
Eugene, Oregon 
The Institute of Marine Biology is located on 100 acres of 
property along Coos Bay at Coos Head. Marine life is abundant and 
varied. The number and diversity of habitats accessible within a few 
minutes" drive of the station, and the fact that most of these have 
been relatively little altered by man, make rich invertebrate and fish 
faunas readily available to the student. Commercial fishermen bring 
unusual catches from deeper water to the station. Over 300 different 
kinds of marine algae have been listed from the region, and numerous 
fresh-water algae are also available. 
The Institute buildings provide dormitories, dining hall, class- 
rooms, and laboratories, There are six laboratory classrooms, with 
running salt water, study tables and benches, and lamps. The Institute's 
basic laboratory equipment is supplemented by equipment from the 
University campus. A working library is available. 
The station has a 36 foot vessel for routine collecting in 
connection with class and research activities. Students occasionally 
make private arrangements to accompany Charleston fishermen on deep- 
sea trips. 
Institutional Staff: (1963) 
VALENTINE J. CHAPMAN, Ph.D., Professor of Botany, 
University of Auckland. 
IAN E. EFFORD, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Fisheries, 
University of British Columbia. 
HOWARD M. FEDER, Ph.D., Instructor in Biology, 
Hartnell College. 
PETER W. FRANK, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, 
University of Oregon; Acting Director of the Institute 
HARRY K, FRITCHMAN, II, Ph.D., Instructor in Biology, 
Boise Junior College. 
SHIRLEY SPARLING, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, 
University of California at Santa Barbara. 
Degrees Offered: 
None. The University of Oregon awards credit for all courses, 
Courses Offered (Summer only): 
Bi 433. ALGAE. CHAPMAN 
Structure, function and ecology of representative algae, 
with emphasis on marine forms. 
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