The School of Ocean Sciences (SOS) at Bangor University is one of the largest university Marine Science departments in Europe. It is a multi-disciplinary department located on the shores of the Menai Strait, North Wales, UK. The School of Ocean Science is a leading international research institution, and one of the largest teaching departments in Europe, covering the principal disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology and physics. Menai Mussels works with the SOS by sponsoring students for postgraduate degrees and research projects and provide an outside laboratory and field experience for students.