At the CBL's Center for Environmental Science the faculty members have established a distinguished record of major contributions to regional, national, and international environmental research in the marine sciences.

Conducts research on coastal wetland ecology and restoration. Focusing particularly on estuaries of the Pacific Northwest, with attention to the estuarine ecology of juvenile Pacific salmon.

A natural laboratory dedicated to the scientific understanding of estuaries of the coast of Oregon, and Northern California. Provides information about research, education, and stewardship activities.

Specializes in research on the nutritional ecology and toxic activity of the toxic dinoflagellate Pfiesteria and its impacts on fish health. Descriptions of facilities and projects, Neuse River data, and Pfiesteria information.