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HOURS:
The Ocean Center will be opening with limited hours on May 5, 2025.
Visits can be arranged by texting/voicemail 252.564.2592

PROGRAMS:
Our Nature Tour programs will begin on Memorial Monday, May 26, 2025.

CONTACT:
Email info@hioceancenter.org
Text or voicemail to 252.564.2592

Please check back here for any new updates.
Thank you for your interest.

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

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

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)

Read our reviews!

Turtle Sense on the Radio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9G6WJyLeo

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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