Nearby barrier islands are biologically diverse and geologically dynamic. Many of the islands and marshes remain, undeveloped and area waters have sustained fishing, crabbing, and oystering for generations. Additional resources within the area include Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague National Seashore, and NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility. The nearby town of Chincoteague, VA is rich in historical significance and sites of interest. The annual roundup of wild ponies on the barrier islands, part of the area management plan overgrazing of the dune grass, is a major event each June.
Registration is a two-step procedure.
Course offerings are available around mid-December. You need to apply to the Marine Science Center in Virginia. Once you are accepted, then you will need to register at Wilkes University. It is very important that you meet with one of the campus coordinators in December or January to discuss your academic qualifications and administrative procedures. They will ensure that your application is properly prepared and mailed with your deposit.