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UPDATES

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

Spring hours are Monday - Friday 1pm-5pm.
Beginning May 1, 2021 Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm.

The Ocean Center is a small space - visitation is limited to one household group at a time. Masks are required.
Please text your date & time for visits 252.564.9575.

PROGRAMS:
Our outdoor nature programs will begin in May 28, 2021. 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 patience and interest.

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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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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