Our Mission

Dedicated to advancing coastal engineering and protecting shorelines through research and education.

A serene coastal shoreline with gentle waves washing over engineered rock barriers under a clear blue sky.
A serene coastal shoreline with gentle waves washing over engineered rock barriers under a clear blue sky.
Students and researchers collaborating on coastal engineering projects near a calm ocean inlet.
Students and researchers collaborating on coastal engineering projects near a calm ocean inlet.

Our Services

Supporting research and education to protect our coasts

Research Grants

Funding innovative studies on coastal processes and shoreline protection.

A researcher collecting sediment samples along a rocky shoreline under a clear blue sky.
A researcher collecting sediment samples along a rocky shoreline under a clear blue sky.
Educational Support

Scholarships and workshops to nurture the next generation of coastal engineers.

Students engaged in a hands-on coastal engineering workshop near the ocean.
Students engaged in a hands-on coastal engineering workshop near the ocean.

Our Work

Snapshots of projects protecting coasts and inspiring learning

A team of researchers installing coastal monitoring equipment along a rugged shoreline at dawn
A team of researchers installing coastal monitoring equipment along a rugged shoreline at dawn
Close-up of intricate wave barriers designed to reduce shoreline erosion under clear skies
Close-up of intricate wave barriers designed to reduce shoreline erosion under clear skies
Students and professionals gathered outdoors during a hands-on training session on coastal engineering principles
Students and professionals gathered outdoors during a hands-on training session on coastal engineering principles
Sunset view of a coastal restoration project with newly planted dune vegetation stabilizing the beach
Sunset view of a coastal restoration project with newly planted dune vegetation stabilizing the beach

Get Involved

A group of diverse coastal engineers collaborating on a shoreline restoration project near the ocean.
A group of diverse coastal engineers collaborating on a shoreline restoration project near the ocean.

Reach out to connect, support, or learn more about our coastal initiatives.