Bowdoin Coastal Studeis Center

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Coastal Studies Center

 

The Coastal Studies Center occupies a 118-acre coastal site with 2.5 miles of shoreline that is twelve miles from campus on Orr’s Island, and known as the Thalheimer Farm. The Center is devoted to interdisciplinary teaching and research, and features a marine biological laboratory with flowing seawater, a terrestrial laboratory, a pier and dock facility, meeting spaces, and a scientific buoy in Harpswell Sound. 

Symposia & Events

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Student events, retreats, workshops and symposia »

Coastal Studies Facilities

Bowdoin Buoy



Farmhouse, Marine Laboratory, Terrestrial Laboratory & Art Studio, Pier & Dock, Buoy Facility, Maps & Directions »

Annual Report

Annual Report



Coastal Studies Center Annual Reports »

Research

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At a Glance  

 Bowdoin College - Coastal Studies Center
Coastal Studies Center 
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Contacts:

  • Program Assistant/Scheduler
    Rosie Armstrong
    rarmstro@bowdoin.edu
    telephone (207)725-3396
    fax (207) 725-3989
  • Caretaker
    Mark Murray
    mmuray@bowdoin.edu
    telephone (207) 721-5900
    fax (207) 725-3989
  • Alternate Caretaker
    Dennis Luescher
    djluescher@gmail.com
    telephone  (207) 522-8167
  • Location
    240 Bayview Road
    Orr's Island, ME 04066
  • Mail
    6700 College Station
    Brunswick, ME 04011

Take the Shuttle
to the Coastal Studies Center 

Coastal Studies Center Shuttle

See the schedule

Background photograph: Searles Science Building.