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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...
OBXFS Capstone Research Review
Another season of the Outer Banks Field Site (OBXFS) has now come and gone, and an entire semester of research was distilled into a brief yet insightful public presentation before the thirteen students departed CSI to head home for their well-deserved holiday break....
CoastLines Winter 2026 Available Now
We are proud to announce the Winter 2026 issue of the ECU Integrated Coastal Programs Newsletter, CoastLines. Stay up to date on the research, education, and outreach programs of ECU ICP and the Coastal Studies Institute.In This Issue Corbett’s CornerStudent Section...
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.
