Address and Contact Information
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
E-mail: nicholasinstitute@duke.edu
Driving Directions From Durham:
- Follow I-40/440 East to exit 309 (Highway 70 East)
- Follow U.S. 70 East to Beaufort (through Goldsboro, Kinston, New Bern, Havelock and Morehead City)
- Highway 70 East is the main street, Arendell Street, in Morehead City. Continue on Highway 70 East through Morehead City over a highrise bridge (crosses Newport River).
- From the base of the bridge, it is .6 miles to second right turn taking you to the Duke University Marine Lab
- Cross the railroad tracks and go straight over the small bridge leading onto Piver’s Island. Go straight to the parking lots at the back of the island.
Visiting the Lab:
The gate allowing access to the Duke Marine Lab facility is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The gate is closed at night and on weekends, but can be accessed with a validated Duke University ID card. Other visitors may contact security through the gate intercom system.
Taxis:
From the New Bern Airport taxis can be booked through Shuttle Me Transportation Service. In Beaufort, you can contact: A-1 Yellow Cab Company at 252.504.3680 or Crystal Coast Yellow Cab Company at 252.728.3483.