Coastal Studies Institute
ECU Outer Banks CampusNews & Insights
Learn the Science of Surf at next Science on the Sound, Oct. 16
Join us for the October 2025 installment of the “Science on the Sound” Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Curious Campers Enjoyed Coastal Courses in 2025
Over the summer, the Coastal Studies Institute welcomed over one hundred school-aged children through its doors for summer camps. Each day of the nine weeks of programming brought both learning and laughter in a fun and engaging environment. During the 2025 season,...
Wave Notes FroM Hurricane Erin, August 2025
Though Hurricane Erin has come and gone, data analysis from the storm is still ongoing, and results keep rolling in, just like the waves. While multiple entities are involved in assessing storm impacts and variables, the Coastal Studies Institute manages two Waverider...
Ocean and Coastal Live Data Feeds
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Help support the research, education, and outreach activities of the Coastal Studies Institute and ECU Integrated Coastal Programs by making a donation to our Foundation. Your generous gift will help support opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students, K-12 programs, and community outreach and educational events. Thank you for your consideration in supporting our mission.
A Bigger Vision
The Coastal Studies Institute is one facet of ECU’s Integrated Coastal Programs (ICP). This college-level academic unit is the umbrella organization for coastal and marine sciences at ECU. ICP brings together scientists and researchers across ECU’s campuses and integrates the fields of engineering, health, natural, and social sciences. ECU’s Integrated Coastal Programs are dedicated to transdisciplinary research, high-quality academic programs, and meaningful community engagement. The program uses an interdisciplinary approach and scientific advances to provide effective solutions to complex problems while helping coastal communities, ecosystems, and economies thrive.
Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.
ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.
The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
