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

Beginning May 1, 2021 Spring hours are
Monday - Friday 12pm-5pm.
Saturday 1pm-4pm.

The Ocean Center is a small space - visitation is limited to TEN persons (including one staff member) at a time.

PROGRAMS:
Our outdoor nature programs will begin on 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.

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)

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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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