The area's system of barrier islands, sounds, and estuaries is rich in flora and fauna, and diverse habitats, including rivers, creeks, mud flats, sand beaches, dunes, marshes, peat bogs, cypress swamps, bird islands, and coastal forests, making the area an excellent haven for those interested in the pursuit of marine science. The Duke Marine Lab makes its facilities available each year to over 1000 students from other colleges and universities who come to the area for field trips. Visit our webcam to see a live view looking from Pivers Island, over Taylor's Creek to the Beaufort Waterfront. 

Duke Marine Lab Hours of Operation
The Duke Marine Lab administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Duke Marine Lab shares Pivers Island with a federal NOAA facility.  A gate has been installed in compliance with federal Homeland Security requirements. The gate is open Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m..  The gate is closed at night and on weekends and can be accessed with a Duke University ID card that has been validated for access.  If you are a Duke student or employee please contact Dominick Brugnolotti to have your Duke Card activated for the gate.  Other visitors may contact security through the gate intercom system.

Please notify the Duke Marine Lab if you plan to visit so we can ensure your access to the island.

Most facilities at the Duke Marine Lab are open 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, including the auditorium, library and teaching labs. The Marguerite Kent Repass Ocean Conservancy Center is open daily from 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. All events and meetings are scheduled and booked through the Duke Marine Lab Auxiliaries offices. For reservations, please contact Ruth Rolar, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or Dominick Brugnolotti.

Dining Hall Hours
Breakfast:  8 - 9 a.m.
Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m.
Dinner:  5- 6 p.m.

Needs for alternate meal hours can be accommodated, please contact Dominick Brugnolotti for arrangements.

For Information or reservations, contact:
Dominick Brugnolotti
Duke University Marine Lab
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort NC 28516
252-504-7652
252-504-7648 (fax)
drb1@duke.edu