UNCW Center for Marine Science
College University
Why pick this one
UNCW Center for Marine Science offers marine science education and research with a shellfish hatchery, aquaculture complex, and research vessels in Wilmington.
Best for
- students seeking undergraduate or graduate marine science programs
- students interested in coastal engineering
- marine biotechnology and drug discovery research
- aquaculture and shellfish research
- coastal monitoring and technology research
- groups requesting educational or professional visits
Look elsewhere if
- general consumer services unrelated to marine science or higher education
- urgent emergency services
- standard commercial meeting venues without availability and fee confirmation
Specialties
- oceanography
- coastal and wetland studies
- estuarine science
- marine physiology and genetics
- fisheries and aquaculture
- marine biotechnology and drug discovery
- coastal monitoring and technology
- coastal engineering
What makes them different
- Marine research and education at UNCW spans over 50 years
- Launched a Ph.D. in Applied Coastal and Ocean Sciences in 2022
- First U.S. university to offer a bachelor's degree in coastal engineering
- Facilities include a shellfish research hatchery, marine biotechnology building, aquaculture complex, and research-vessel fleet
- Waterside facilities at Myrtle Grove and Wrightsville Beach provide access to marine ecosystems
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 5600 Marvin K Moss Ln, Wilmington, NC 28409-3621
- Phone
- +19109623000
- Website
- http://uncw.edu/cms/
- CMS_EA@uncw.edu
Services
- marine science education
- marine and coastal research
- prospective student tours
- public open house events
- educational and professional group visits
- meeting space requests