Guide to the University of California, Santa Barbara, Marine Science Institute Collection
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Guide to the University of California, Santa Barbara, Marine Science Institute Collection, ca. 1969-1993
Collection number: UArch 82
Department of Special Collections
Davidson Library
University of California, Santa Barbara
- Processed by:
- Special Collections staff; latest revision A. Demeter
- Date Completed:
- Apr. 29, 2010
- Latest revision:
- May 16, 2011
- Encoded by:
- A. Demeter
© 2009 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: University of California, Santa Barbara, Marine Science Institute Collection
Dates: ca. 1969-1993
Collection number: UArch 82
Creator:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Marine Science Institute
Collection Size:
0.4 linear feet
(1 document box and 1 audiotape)
Repository:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Library. Dept. of Special Collections
Abstract: Collection contains annual and progress reports, symposium publications, memos, brochures, and other related materials.
Physical location: Del Sur, University Archives, 25A; Annex 2 (audio).
Languages:
English
Access Restrictions
None. Audio stored off-site, advance notice required for retrieval.
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Preferred Citation
University of California, Santa Barbara, Marine Science Institute Collection. UArch 82. Department of Special Collections,
Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Acquisition Information
Undetermined. Audio merged from University Archives Recordings in 2010.
Scope and Content of Collection
"The Marine Science Institute (MSI) was established in 1969 at UCSB, and is the focus for marine, coastal zone, and freshwater
research; marine policy studies; and educational outreach in marine science. MSI administers and supports research projects
involving faculty, professional researchers, technical staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students from 14 disciplines.
"The origins of marine science at UCSB date to 1935, even before the college became part of the University of California system.
Activity around the discipline grew and by 1956 the campus had established its first marine biological lab. In 2004 the Marine
Science Research Building became home to MSI. This 65,000 square foot building is aptly perched on a bluff overlooking the
Pacific Ocean, and brings together faculty, professional researchers, technical staff, graduate and undergraduate students
from 14 disciplines across the UCSB campus.
"Over the decades, the scope of marine science at UCSB has expanded and become highly interdisciplinary, with professionals
from the departments of biology, geology, ecology, geography, chemistry, materials engineering, oceanography, environmental
science and public policy engaged in teaching and research at MSI. This diversified and multidisciplinary approach has led
to a more comprehensive understanding of the world's oceans and their connections to other earth systems, while fostering
transfer of knowledge, research tools and techniques across disciplines.
"Throughout its history, educational outreach has been a priority at MSI where programs for students at all levels of education
have enriched and expanded curricula. In 2009 ground will be broken for OCTOS, Outreach Center for Teaching Ocean Science.
In partnership with the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, OCTOS will house technologically state-of-the-art hands-on
interactive exhibits that inspire and train the scientists and science teachers of the future."
The collection contains annual and progress reports, symposium publications, memos, brochures, and other related materials.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
University of California, Santa Barbara. Marine Science Institute
Related Material
In Special Collections:
- Office of Public Information subject files, UArch 12. File on institute.
- MSI building study in Office of Budget and Planning records, UArch 29.
- Academic Senate records, UArch 13. Files on institute, organized research units.
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Offshore oil development in California : challenges to governments and to the public interest. Biliana Cicin-Sain. Published by MSI. Special Collections TN871.3 .C53 1985.
In the Main Library:
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Coastal discovery. Quarterly serial published by MSI. Sciences Engineering Library GC1 .C62.
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Currents. Serial published by MSI. Sciences Engineering Library QH91.A1 C87.
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Annual report. 1980-1988. Sciences Engineering Library QH91.A1 U535.
Many other government publications co-authored by the Institute are searchable in the online catalog Pegasus.
At the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER), UCSB:
- Robert W. Holmes papers, MS-10 – first director of the Institute
Box 1: 1
Annual Report,
1981-1982,
1986-1987
Box 1: 2
"Aquatic Biology (Marine and Freshwater) at UCSB: Approach, Accomplishments, Outlook,"
Mar. 1974
Box 1: 3
Fellowship, General Research Corporation,
1969
Box 1: 4
9th International Seaweed Symposium,
Aug. 20-27, 1977
Box 1: 5
"An Inventory of Marine-Related Activities at University of California, Santa Barbara,"
May 1974
Box 1: 6
"Marine Science Institute, 1969-1974," report,
1974
Box 1: 7
Marine Science & Policy course listing,
1993
Box 1: 8
"Marine Sciences and Ocean Policy Symposium: A Definition of the Issues and a Search for a Consensus on Multiple Uses,"
June 1979
Box 1: 9
"Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara," informational booklet,
c. 1990s
Box 1: 10
Memos,
c. 1969-1970,
1979
Box 1: 11
Overview of activities, report,
June 1993
Box 1: 12
Promotional brochures and booklets,
c. 1973-1989
Box 1: 13
"Research Enterprise," report,
1993
Box 1: 14
"Tip tip," lagoon species guide,
n.d.
Box 1: 15
Tour guide want ads,
1989,
n.d.
Tape No. A6122/CS
Simminett, David, et al., Marine Science Symposium,
June 18, 1979
