Earth and Geographic Sciences: Courses which include Boston Harbor are taught by Prof. Richard Gelpke (Historical Geography), Oceanography (Prof. John Looney Jr.) and the GIS program under Prof. Zong Guo Xia. A special course, "Boston Harbor and the Islands," is guest-taught by Jack Wiggin of Urban Harbors Institute.

Environmental Coastal and Oceanographic Sciences: The ECOS Department website has information on its programs and course of study, as well as valuable links relating to the Harbor.

Marine Operations: The homepage gives information on their vessel, the Hurricane, and trips exploring the Harbor.

Urban Harbors Institute: This public policy and scientific research institute conducts multidisciplinary research on urban harbors, including Boston Harbor, ranging from water quality and coastal resource protection, to harbor management and port planning.

Biology Department: Prof. William Hagar's oversees a program of monitoring a Boston Harbor site through remote sensing, with data on salinity and oxygen levels posted on the website.