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Summer Hours

OPEN: Monday-Friday, 10:00 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.

COVID 19 UPDATE

With NC's Phase 2 extended to September 11, the OCEAN CENTER EXHIBIT ROOM will remain temporarily closed to the public. OUTDOOR PROGRAMS will be offered on a limited basis. Masks will be required when social distancing cannot be maintained. Please check back here for any new updates. Thank you for your patience.

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

http://www.hsc.edu

2020 Crew (2) & 2019 Crew (8)

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

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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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