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OPEN: Wednesday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Please be aware that our hours are liable to change during the shoulder and off-season. Call for the latest information: 252.564.9575

Welcome to the Hatteras Island Ocean Center – now managed by Hampden-Sydney College!

Our summer nature program schedule has ended for the 2019 season.

Thank you for a great summer!

Our Goals

Engage with the local community and provide students and volunteers opportunities to collaborate with organizations and schools in citizen science projects and community outreach events.
Provide research and educational opportunities to Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) students through experiential learning and service projects that enhance the Ocean Center’s programs.
Provide H-SC students and volunteers opportunities to lead educational nature programs that demonstrate the importance of wildlife conservation.

Articles

Island Free Press (Taking a Kayak Tour: A Perfect Activity for Watersports Novices)

Island Free Press (Ocean Center’s Summertime Programs for 2018: Experiential Learning for All Ages)

Island Free Press (New Hotel May be Coming to Hatteras Village)

The Virginian-Pilot (Ocean Center to breathe new life into Hatteras Village)

Incisor Magazine (Turtle Sense: part 1)

Read our reviews!

Turtle Sense on the Radio

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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