Coastal Studies Institute
ECU Outer Banks CampusNews & Insights
2026 CSI Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Registration Now Open Our summer camps focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts and utilize hands-on experiences and exploration of the great outdoor spaces of the Outer Banks. Each week of camp features a particular theme and...
Celebrate Earth Day in Manteo! See”Hope in the Water” Screening
Join us for a film screening of Episode 3 of the PBS docuseries "Hope in the Water" at the Pioneer Theater in Manteo, NC, on April 20. "Changing the Menu" explores creative approaches to diversifying our seafood diets and how that change is impacting menus...
Recent Publication Highlights the Economics of Mangrove Ecosystems
Just as salt marsh wetlands can mitigate storm damage to coastal communities in the mid-Atlantic region, so too can mangrove forests help protect coastal communities in the southeastern United States. While this fact has been widely accepted for some time, a new study...
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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.
