Facilities

Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center is located in Nahant, Massachusetts on a rocky point 12 miles northeast of Boston. Facilities at the MSC include: a flow-through sea water system, research laboratories, offices, library, wet lab with flowing seawater, dive locker, and an interactive micro-computing laboratory with fiber optic Internet capability and WiFi throughout the building. The lab has several small boats for nearshore work. The 9.5′ tidal amplitude and undisturbed shoreline provide a variety of intertidal and subtidal communities well suited for marine biological investigation.

A view of the main building at the Marine Science Center, located at East Point, Nahant.

Accomodations

Students reside in housing at, or within walking distance of, the Marine Science Center. Furnished rooms accommodate two students at most, and kitchens are outfitted for students to prepare their own meals.

This Victorian home, located a half-mile from the MSC can accommodate up to 12 students, and has been used by Three Seas students for over 15 years.

This Ranch style home, located a quarter-mile from the MSC can accommodate up to 8 students, and has been used by Three Seas students for the past 5 years.