Marine & Coastal Resource Management
Research Focus AeaResearch Focus Area Overview
Natural resource management in the coastal zone has been a premier research focal area at ECU. Researchers at CSI investigate management of submerged artifacts and other cultural and ecological resources, to better preserve, maintain, and manage them over time.
Research Labs
Coastal Water
Resources
Lab
Geosocial Systems Lab
Coastal Engineering & Adaptation
Lab
Coastal Marine Processes & Geomorphology Lab
Social-Ecological
Dynamics in
Coastal Systems
Lab
Marine
Geochemistry &
Coastal Dynamics
Lab
Coasts &
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.
