While ocean optics is an interdisciplinary field of study applies to a wide range of topics, it is not often taught as a course in graduate programs for marine science and oceanography. Two summer-term courses have been developed for graduate students from many different institutions. First, there is a summer lecture series operated by the International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group (IOCCG) which usually takes place in France. Second, there is an ongoing course in the United States called the “Optical Oceanography Class” or “Ocean Optics Class” in Washington State and later in Maine, which has been running continuously since 1985.