Coasts & People
Research Focus AeaResearch Focus Area Overview
The most recent United States Census data suggest that greater than 80% of the US population lives in coastal states. Future climate change and sea-level rise will have enormous social and economic impacts to these coastal residents. Scientists at CSI are at the front lines of coastal research, investigating such vexing issues such as coastal flooding, clean water supply, management of social-ecological systems, and response to extreme weather events via adaptation. This research helps stakeholders and resource managers make data-informed decisions about coastal resources.
Research Labs
GEOSOCIAL SYSTEMS LAB
Social-Ecological Dynamics in Coastal Systems Lab
Human Dimensions
of the Coast
Lab
Coastal & Oceans Observing
Lab
Ecology & Biogeochemistry
in Marine & Coastal
Systems Lab
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.
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.
