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Oyster Reefs and the Law of Attraction

Dec 5, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Fisheries Ecology Lab

If fish could provide a review of an oyster reef, it might go something like this: Great eats! For starters, there was a tasty and plentiful smorgasbord of barnacles, mussels, and crabs. Arrived just before high tide and the ambush action was off the chart! I’m...

Impacts of Oyster Leases in North Carolina Estuarine Systems: Habitat Creation through Sustainable Aquaculture

Oct 22, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Fisheries Ecology Lab, Highlighted Projects, OBXFS

Written by Lauren Colonair. In January of 2020, Dr. Jim Morley, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at East Carolina University, joined CSI as an Assistant Scientist. Morley brings unique and exciting perspectives to the team, as he is currently the...

Intern Adventures at Cedar Island: A Day at Dr. Morley’s Field Site

Oct 2, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Fisheries Ecology Lab, OBXFS

Written by Lauren Colonair. This aerial shot of the oyster lease paints a picture of how much structure these plots introduce into the sound. [Photo: John McCord] Dr. Jim Morley, one of the newest researchers at CSI, is working on many interesting projects through...

CSI Biologist Awarded Funding for Fisheries and Climate Change Work

Aug 13, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Fisheries Ecology Lab

With climate change at the forefront of environmental issues, one of the notable changes has been the rising temperature in our ocean waters which has resulted in the displacement of many marine species. Some species have been able to adapt, while others may be left...

Faculty Spotlight: Jim Morley

Feb 2, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Fisheries Ecology Lab, Homepage

College elective courses don’t typically alter the trajectory of a person’s life, but in James (Jim) Morley’s case they did. While an undergrad at the State University of New York at Cortland, needing to fulfill his electives requirement, he randomly chose a couple of...

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Led by East Carolina University (ECU), The Coastal Studies Institute is a multi-institutional research and educational partnership of the UNC System including North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, and Elizabeth City State University.

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Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

JENNETTE'S PIER WAVE ENERGY TEST CENTER

SMALL-SCALE WAVE TANK

ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.

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The faculty and staff at the Coastal Studies Institute come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, as well as departments and organizations including ECU Department of Biology, ECU Department of Coastal Studies, NC Sea Grant, the North Carolina Renewable Energy Program, and the UNC Institute for the Environment.

MEET THE TEAM

Tour the ECU Outer Banks Campus and learn about the research, education, and engagement projects of CSI and ECU Integrated Coastal Programs through our 360 virtual tour.

VIRTUAL TOUR

The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
Located on Roanoke Island along the banks of the second largest estuary
in the United States, this coastal campus spans 213 acres of marshes, scrub wetlands, forested wetlands, and estuarine ecosystems.