Peter J. Saccocia

Dr. Peter J. Saccocia is a Professor of Geological Sciences at Bridgewater State University's Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics. His office is located in the Science and Mathematics Center (Room 135). He holds a BA from Colby College and MS/PhD degrees from the University of Minnesota.

Professor Saccocia's research specializes in marine geology and geochemistry, with emphasis on hydrothermal vent systems. Over the past four years, he has participated in three oceanographic expeditions to the Kerguelen Plateau (Southern Indian Ocean) and Juan de Fuca Ridge (Pacific), including two dives in the deep-sea submersible Alvin. He actively mentors undergraduate students in field research and notes significant expansion of research opportunities at BSU.