Research Focus
Our focus is on estuarine and coastal sciences and is inclusive of biological, geological, chemical, physical, and hydrological processes, and the influences, interactions, and synergies among these. The overarching themes are coastal systems, global change, and food webs.
Research Site
North Inlet Estuary—our primary research site—is an environmentally unique location that offers incredible research opportunities. Because of its essentially pristine habitat and water qualities, it serves as a sentinel site for climate change and provides an increasingly rare opportunity for scientists to assess impacts associated with human activities. To learn even more, visit North Inlet - Winyah Bay NERR.
Education
Educational programs are offered for K-12 students and teachers, undergraduates and faculty, and the general public. We also provide undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to pursue their research interests through internships and research fellowships. See Plan a Visit for more information about educational visits and programs.
Vernberg Bicentennial Fellowships
We offer the Vernberg Bicentennial Fellowships to University of South Carolina graduate students conducting marine research with the Baruch Institute. Students in biology, chemistry, environmental health, geology, geography, and marine science are eligible to apply. Applications are solicited each spring