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  • Opening mid-May 2026, hours TBD
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UPDATES

HOURS:
The Ocean Center will be opening in May 2026.
Hours TBD.

PROGRAMS:
Our Nature Tour programs will begin on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026.
Advanced booking will be available early May, 2026.

CONTACT:
Email HatterasIslandOC@gmail.com
Text or voicemail to 252.564.2592

INTERNSHIPS:
Email Resume, Letter of Interest, 3 references including 1 academic reference, in 3 separate files.

Please check back here for updates.

Welcome to the Hatteras Island Ocean Center, sponsored by the Hatteras Village Civic Association!

Ocean Center Interns 2023-2022-2021-2020-2019

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 college and high school students through experiential learning and service projects.

 

  • Provide 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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