UNCW Center for Marine Science

UNCW Center for Marine Science The Center for Marine Science at UNC Wilmington is dedicated to providing an environment that foster

The Center for Marine Science at UNC Wilmington is dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research. The mission of the center is to promote basic and applied research in the fields of oceanography, coastal and wetland studies, marine biomedical and environmental physiology, and marine biotechnology and aquaculture. Faculty membe

rs conducting marine science research in the departments of biology and marine biology, chemistry and biochemistry, physics and physical oceanography and geography and geology participate in this program. The center fosters research programs of the highest quality and thereby enhances the educational experience provided by The University of North Carolina Wilmington for both undergraduate and graduate students in marine science.

UNCW Biology & Marine Biology Department major Aidan Leahy ’29 attended O17 as a high schooler.“This program showed me w...
09/04/2026

UNCW Biology & Marine Biology Department major Aidan Leahy ’29 attended O17 as a high schooler.

“This program showed me what it means to study marine science and made me even more excited to pursue a degree in marine biology,” Leahy said.

Leahy now works in The Tolar Lab with Bradley Tolar, https://tolarchaeota.com/

Through Oceans 17, MarineQuest's capstone program, participants conduct lab and field-based research alongside UNCW marine science faculty, staff and grad students.

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09/04/2026

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The view of the ICW looks a little different today!UNCW's R/V Osprey makes it look amazing.📸 courtesy Patrick Carroll
09/02/2026

The view of the ICW looks a little different today!
UNCW's R/V Osprey makes it look amazing.
📸 courtesy Patrick Carroll

09/01/2026

A peek inside the bridge as Captain Styron brings the Osprey down the ICW, courtesy of Venita Jenkins.

The wait is over, she is home!
09/01/2026

The wait is over, she is home!

09/01/2026

The R/V Osprey is home!!!

UNCWilmington’s R/V Osprey is just off Masonboro Inlet. Meeting Chief Flaherty with the Coast Guard Station at Wrightsvi...
09/01/2026

UNCWilmington’s R/V Osprey is just off Masonboro Inlet. Meeting Chief Flaherty with the Coast Guard Station at Wrightsville Beach to come down the ICW.

Expanding opportunities for discovery, education and collaboration!UNCW Welcomes New Research Vessel to Advance Marine S...
09/01/2026

Expanding opportunities for discovery, education and collaboration!
UNCW Welcomes New Research Vessel to Advance Marine Science and Education!
She is on her way home!

UNCW officially welcomes the 78-foot research vessel Osprey (R/V Osprey) to its fleet, marking a significant investment in the university's commitment to advancing coastal and marine research, education and stewardship.

Good morning from UNCWilmington’s Captain Jay Styron aboard the RV Osprey at Sea buoy 1334!
09/01/2026

Good morning from UNCWilmington’s Captain Jay Styron aboard the RV Osprey at Sea buoy 1334!

Good morning from Captain Jay Styron aboard the RV Osprey at Sea buoy 1334!
09/01/2026

Good morning from Captain Jay Styron aboard the RV Osprey at Sea buoy 1334!

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