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Subsurface Sounds Studied at Jennette’s Pier
What’s that sound? A new student-designed exhibit being installed at Jennette’s Pier this summer will soon ask visitors the same question! While Jennette’s Pier, an NC Aquariums site, is most well-known for its fishing, sea bird watching, and educational programs, it...
Recent BlueFlux Study Reveals Climate Benefits of Wetlands
Wetlands are found all over the world in a variety of forms. In addition to the various ecological benefits they offer, there are other less visible but equally important services they also provide. Whether they are mangroves, salt marshes, or nontidal environments...
Reflections from the ECU Semester at the Coast Experience
A personal account from Maddie Dickens (above, right), an ECU freshman who interned with the CSI Education and Outreach team during the Spring 2026 Semester. I have wanted to be a marine biologist for as long as I can remember, and this passion has shaped a lot of my...
Ocean and Coastal Live Data Feeds
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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.
