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Education and Outreach

NC Sea Grant provides an array of environmental education resources and workshops catering to students and teachers across the state.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

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Mar 25

Wednesday

Educator Workshops

Learn about the different workshops we offer to teachers and educators throughout North Carolina.

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Classroom Resources

Explore lesson plans and other educational resources through Coastwatch Classroom

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Want a classroom visit?

Dr. Erika Young will visit your classroom, from K-12 and beyond, to engage in any pre-approved lesson on biology, zoology, and marine biology. She will also attend day camps, homeschool groups, Boys and Girls Club events, and more.

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image: oyster farmer.

February 02, 2026

Coastwatch Covers NC’s $100-Million Goal for Farmed Shellfish  —  and Much More

The Winter 2026 issue of Coastwatch magazine explores North Carolina’s $100-million goal for the state’s farmed shellfish industry, new strategies for supporting NC middle schoolers struggling with upheaval, the Rachel Carson Reserve’s…
image: oyster farmer.

January 15, 2026

Shellebrating Education on the North Carolina Oyster Trail

The North Carolina Oyster Trail expanded its educational reach this past year with updated resources, grower storytelling, and teacher workshops that showcased sustainable shellfish farming. North Carolina Sea Grant led the effort, in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation and the North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association. 
IMAGE: Sea Grant interns conduct a survey for salamander mussels at Cayuga Creek in New York.

November 19, 2025

Coast to Coast

North Carolina Sea Grant has led a national effort that matches passionate undergraduate students with the needs of coastal and Great Lakes states.

If you’re a classroom teacher interested in incorporating more coastal ecology content into your class, reach out to education specialist Erika Young at erika_young@ncsu.edu.

N.C. Sea Grant Staff Portraits: Erika Young