CBFS Winter Hours
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
CBFS is currently hiring for our 2025 season! We are hiring for the Field Station Educator position. More information can be found on our Employment page!

Questions? Contact Lexi Overdiek, Education Director at [email protected] 
​Hands-on, feet-wet marine science
educational experiences for all ages. 
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This guide is a comprehensive overview of the fun activities included in our programs as well as fees and schedule for the year. Don't miss out on the latest updates and opportunity for your hands-on, feet-wet adventure!

News & Updates:

Chincoteague Bay Field Station is currently pursuing a proposal to work with a community member to relocate and preserve the Franklin City train depot. We are optimistic about this opportunity and will continue to keep the community informed on the status of the building.
Read the Eastern Shore Post article here.
CBFS has recently received a generous donation of an all time weather and water monitoring buoy! Check out real time water data straight out of our Greenbackville site here: 
IN THE NEWS: Shippensburg University article highlights importance of 50th Anniversary. MORE>
ON THE BLOG: Marine Mammals summer course at CBFS adds dolphin ID's to long term regional databases. MORE> 

Chincoteague Bay Field Station's Member Universities
CHINCOTEAGUE BAY FIELD STATION  | 34001 Mill Dam Road  |  Wallops Island, VA 23337  |  (757) 824-5636  |  [email protected]