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 through 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 2025- Spring 2026 Dates, Presentations, and Speakers
August 14, 6 PM- Erik Heden, Hurricane Community Forum
September 18, 6 PM– Dare County Public Meeting: At-risk Oceanfront Homes
October 16, 6 PM – Surfline Forecast Team, Predicting Surf on the Outer Banks with the Surfline Forecast Team
November 20, 6 PM – Dr. David Lagomasino, Watching the Tides Roll: How Satellites Inform the Future of Coastal Communities
December 11, 3 PM– Outer Banks Field Site Capstone Research Presentation
January 15, 6 PM– Dr. Jim Morley, Topic To Be Determined
February 19, 6 PM– To Be Announced
March 19, 6 PM– To Be Announced
April 20, 5- 8 PM– Hope in the Water at the Pioneer Theater in Manteo
May 21, 6 PM– To Be Announced
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.
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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.
