Carrie Clower

Feb 10, 2022

ShellCast App Helps Growers Forecast Harvest Closures

Recently, a team of engineers and computer scientists at NC State University worked with key partners to create ShellCast, an online application for predicting temporary shellfish lease closures. Lease closures are issued by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries as the result of storm runoff polluting coastal waters and potentially contaminating shellfish, which can lead to illness if consumed. The project funding included North Carolina Sea Grant.  

Sep 23, 2021

New South Atlantic Fellowship to Focus on Reef Fish

North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for a new South Atlantic Reef Fish Extension and Communication Fellowship. Applications are due Oct. 15, 2021.

Aug 22, 2021

“Watershed Wisdom” Lesson Plan Receives National Award

As teachers and students start a new school year, they can celebrate national honors for the Watershed Wisdom lessons that focus on maintaining healthy water quality and watersheds.

Aug 12, 2021

NC Sea Grant’s Seafood Consumer Awareness Campaign Earns National Honor

North Carolina Sea Grant's seafood consumer awareness efforts have earned a national Grand Award, top honors from the 2021 APEX Awards for Excellence in the category of Campaigns, Programs & Plans for Public Service. 

Jul 29, 2021

Cayla Cothron Joins NC Sea Grant

Cayla Cothron has joined North Carolina Sea Grant’s team, adding her experience in coastal and watershed resilience to the program’s extension team.