The 3rd Student Workshop on Ecology and Optics of Coastal Zones will be a 4-day education and training event with a focus on optical oceanography and remote sensing of coastal waters. It is intended for master and PhD students dealing with natural sciences and addresses the principles, methods and results of optical methods for measuring environmental parameters. It offers students the opportunity to meet international researchers and to gain first-hand experience in hydrography and coastal ecology, in environmental optics and remote sensing.