Student study reveals many in support of light pollution reduction on Outer Banks
The students of the UNC Institute for the Environment’s Outer Banks Field Site (OBXFS), hosted by the Coastal Studies Institute, completed their final tasks of the 2023 Fall semester in mid-December. The last of their assignments was to conclude work on their Capstone...
Science on the Sound Makes 2024 Debut on Jan. 18
Join us for the January 2024 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...
Visit the ECU OBX Campus in 2024!
The Coastal Studies Institute is excited to host a myriad of programs and events for all ages this year. We hope you’ll make a visit to the ECU Outer Banks Campus a part of your plans in 2024! Tours Guided tours of our Research & Education building occur...
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.
