UNC Coastal Studies Institute
College University
Why pick this one
Coastal Studies Institute combines 10-meter wave tank testing with live weather, wave, and water data from the Outer Banks.
Best for
- marine energy device testing
- coastal and estuarine research
- accessing Outer Banks wave and weather data
- undergraduate or graduate coastal science opportunities
- K-12 coastal science programs and summer camps
- public lectures, family programs, and science outreach
Look elsewhere if
- general education unrelated to coastal, marine, environmental, or ocean sciences
- consumer services or commercial contracting
Specialties
- marine energy testing
- 10-meter wave tank testing
- coastal water resources research
- fisheries ecology research
- oceanographic live data monitoring
Certifications
- East Carolina University
- UNC System
- TEAMER facility designation
What makes them different
- Located on a 213-acre ECU Outer Banks Campus on Roanoke Island
- Maintains Croatan Sound weather monitoring, Outer Banks wave buoys, and Jennette’s Pier spotter buoys
- Operates marine energy testing resources including a 10-meter wave tank
- Led by East Carolina University through a multi-institutional UNC System partnership
- Provides an interactive 360-degree virtual tour of the coastal campus
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 850 NC Highway 345, Wanchese, NC 27981
- Phone
- (252) 475-5400
- Website
- http://www.coastalstudiesinstitute.org
- mccordr@ecu.edu
Services
- coastal and marine research
- undergraduate and graduate education
- K-12 programs and summer camps
- public science outreach
- marine energy testing
- coastal environmental data feeds
- virtual campus tours