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Research and Resources for a Healthier North Carolina Coast

Who we are

Since 1970, North Carolina Sea Grant has provided research, education, and outreach to serve our entire state. We build more resilient communities and economies, support sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, promote healthy coastal ecosystems, enhance environmental education, and foster workforce development.

By forging enduring collaborations that bridge North Carolina’s public and private universities with communities across the state, our program fuels real-world solutions.

image: Boaters and their dog speed south down the Intracoastal Waterway near Figure Eight Island.

Coastal Solutions

We strive to be active in North Carolina’s coastal communities and work hard to keep current with evolving needs and share our resources on a variety of topics.

Robert Snowden, 2017 Coastal Reserve Fellow

Funding Opportunities

North Carolina Sea Grant supports science-based research relevant to our state’s coast. These projects address issues critical to maintaining the health of our coastal resources.

Fellowships

North Carolina Sea Grant helps develop the next generation of educated, innovative, and technologically advanced professionals through a variety of fellowships for talented graduate students.

Workforce Development and Training

We seek to train and prepare North Carolina’s workforce to meet the demands of a changing marine and coastal environment.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Our experts support the state’s seafood and fishing industries, fostering connections between researchers and stakeholders.

Education and Outreach

North Carolina Sea Grant develops environmental education programs for students and educators statewide.

$4 Million

in economic benefits to
North Carolina

36 Communities

collaborating with us to plan and adapt for coastal hazards

45 Resource Managers

partnering with Sea Grant to protect our coast

Coastwatch

North Carolina Sea Grant’s flagship print and digital publication. For over four decades, this award-winning magazine has brought the latest science and news to readers who love our coast.

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Coastal Landscapes Initiative

Native landscaping at every stage of the process, from planning and design to installation and management.

Mariner’s Menu

Explore kitchen-tested seafood recipes and mouth-watering photos featuring local North Carolina fish and shellfish.

Hook, Line & Science

Catch the latest in fisheries science, geared for North Carolina anglers.

NC Sea Grant Welcomes New Coastal Public Health Specialist

Sarah Mehdaova, a public health professional with experience in disaster response and health education, has joined the North Carolina Sea Grant’s extension team. As a coastal public health specialist, Mehdaova will connect communities with researchers and agency experts.

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NC Sea Grant-Led Coastal Landscapes Initiative Transforms DREAMS Center’s Wilmington Location with Eco-Landscaping Project

Partners with the NC Sea Grant-led Coastal Landscapes Initiative (CLI) came together in October to complete an eco-landscaping project at the DREAMS Center for Art Education’s inner-city location on Fanning Street, in Wilmington, N.C. DREAMS is a non-profit organization that provides confidence-building art programming throughout the Wilmington area for more than 600 youth and teens annually.

image: The morning tide creeps up on a beach cottage at Carova.

“Tipping Points” Webinar Addresses the Impacts of Rising Seas on Wastewater

The Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity will host a free webinar on climate change trends, focusing on the impacts of sea level rise on septic systems and water quality.

Strengthening the Blue Economy

Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in revenue for North Carolina depend on sustainable ocean and coastal resources. North Carolina Sea Grant actively bolsters our blue economy through a vast array of projects and initiatives that support businesses and consumers alike.

Dec 04

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