Center for Marine Science News

MarineQuest: Inspiring a Coastal Commitment that Spans Generations

05 January 2026

For over 45 years, MarineQuest has immersed K-12 students in the rich marine ecosystems of coastal North Carolina to build leaders, inspire futures...

UNC-‘Sea’-W: Advancing Turtle Conservation, Education and Outreach

17 December 2025

UNCW graduate researchers Caroline VanDuzer and Jamie Clark are exploring sea turtle biology to gain insights into how rising temperatures affect...

UNCW Receives Grant to Advance Flooding Research

08 December 2025

UNC Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science (CMS) has been awarded a $500,000 planning grant from the New Hanover Community Endowment to...

UNCW Tackles Flood Risks and Water Resource Management

14 November 2025

UNCW researchers, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, the Office of Facilities and the University of Hull (UK), have installed a...

Research Starts Here: UNCW Engineering's Undergraduate Edge

20 October 2025

UNCW Engineering students work alongside faculty engaging in research that impacts local communities and industry. The undergraduate research...

Research and Innovation Celebrates Excellence at Annual Reception

30 September 2025

Research and Innovation Celebrates Excellence at Annual Reception

2025 Million Dollar Club Announced; Bingham Tops $5M

27 August 2025

Research & Innovation announced a record number of 2025 Million Dollar Club Inductees and recognized Frederick Bingham as a $5 Million Dollar...

TEAL-SHIPS Cruise Advances Hurricane Forecasting

21 August 2025

The UNCW-led TEAL-SHIPS collaborative research project deployed drifter instruments during its recent offshore cruise, capturing data ahead of...

UNCW and Oak Island Launch Coastal Resiliency Partnership

16 July 2025

The UNCW College of Science and Engineering is excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Oak Island. The partnership...