ÁðÁ§ÉñÉçis an internationally recognized leader in coastal and marine science research and education.
Our faculty, staff and students explore topics of regional, national and international importance. With waterside facilities at Myrtle Grove and Wrightsville Beach, we have immediate access to a variety of marine ecosystems.
Over Half a Century of Marine Research and Education
Marine science at ÁðÁ§ÉñÉçspans over 50 years! Our work covers diverse fields, including oceanography, coastal and wetland studies, estuarine science, marine physiology and genetics, fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology, and all aspects of marine biology, marine and atmospheric chemistry, marine geology, environmental science and physical oceanography.
We also support research in specialized topics such as coastal policy, geography, economics and health and human services.
Safe and Healthy Coasts
Keeping Tabs on Our Oceans & Coast
CMS advances research and teaching of the highest quality, enhancing your ÁðÁ§ÉñÉçexperience whether you are a graduate or undergraduate student in marine science. Our respected faculty support research that addresses current and future questions about the environment and the life and health of our oceans, sounds and tidal waterways.
We are recognized as a world-class site for applied marine science, especially in the areas of biotechnology and drug discovery, mariculture and living resources, and coastal monitoring and technology. Many of our researchers are developing and marketing products from the ocean, such as new pharmaceuticals.
The Center for Marine Science (CMS) invites the general public to tour campus each fall at our Open House, typically held on one of the first couple of weekends in October – weather permitting.
CMS does offer tours for prospective students, these tours are conducted by a current graduate student who can share their student experience. .
Meeting spaces for the general public are limited, the Center does try to accommodate requests from educational, professional, environmental or civic groups when space is available. For availability and fees, contact CMS_EA@uncw.edu.
Interested in marine science? You’ve come to the right place. ÁðÁ§ÉñÉçoffers many degrees focusing on our oceans and coast. Even if your major isn’t in the sciences, you can choose studies that let you get your feet wet.
