Science on the Sound
Science on the Sound
Science on the Sound is a lecture series hosted by the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. The series highlights information, research projects and education programs on coastal topics and issues of concern for coastal communities. The series is held monthly September-May at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. Each lecture is also live-streamed to our YouTube channel where it is also recorded for later viewing. Past topics have included larval fish development, National Wildlife Refuges, beachcombing, coastal development, coastal landscaping and gardening, shipwrecks and maritime history, and climate impacts. All presentations are free, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Fall 2024 Dates, Presentations, and Speakers
August 28: “What in the World is Happening with Homeowners and Flood Insurance at the North Carolina Coast?” presented by Don Hornstein.
September 26: Presentation by Dr. Paul Tallie (UNC- Chapel Hill Dept. of Geography).
October 24: Presentation by David Glenn (NOAA National Weather Service).
November 21: Presentation by George Jaramillo (Historical Architect, National Parks Service- Outer Banks Group).
See below for our latest Science on the Sound recording, as well as the link to our Channel’s Science on the Sound video playlist.