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UPDATES

INTERN TRAINING WEEK BEGINS MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 27.
Hours will be sporadic for visitation. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please call or text 252-564-9575 for more information.
Thank you for your patience.

COVID 19:
The Hatteras Island Ocean Center is now open to the general public. Masks are encouraged.

PROGRAMS:
Our outdoor nature programs will resume on May 30, 2022. Please click our PROGRAMS tab for schedules and costs.

CONTACT:
Email info@hioceancenter.org
Text or voicemail to 252.564.9575

Please check back here for any new updates.
Thank you for your interest.

Welcome to the Hatteras Island Ocean Center of Hampden-Sydney College!

http://www.hsc.edu

Ocean Center Interns 2021-2020-2019

2021 Crew

Our Goals

  • Partner with local organizations and schools, and provide students and volunteers opportunities to collaborate with them in citizen science projects and community outreach events.

 

  • Provide interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities to Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) students through experiential learning and service projects.

 

  • Provide H-SC students and volunteers opportunities to lead educational programs that demonstrate the importance of wildlife conservation and public history.

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HATTERAS ISLAND OCEAN CENTER

The Hatteras Island Ocean Center is a place for ALL OF US to enjoy the ocean and wetlands, play, learn, and have fun.


CONTACT DETAILS

Eric Kaplan
MOBILE: (434) 466-3891
EMAIL: ekaplan@hioceancenter.org
www.hioceancenter.org

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