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Jan 25, 2024

Coastwatch Explores the Protective Power of Living Shorelines, Why Water Temperatures Matter, and Much More

The Winter 2024 edition of the award-winning Coastwatch magazine explores the protective power of living shorelines, why water temperatures matter, and how a free mapping tool is helping small towns monitor water quality.

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Jan 11, 2024

Registration Opens for the “Introductory Fisheries Science for NC Fishers” Online Training

Registration is open for North Carolina Sea Grant’s popular “Introductory Fisheries Science for NC Fishers” training. Scott Baker and Sara Mirabilio, fisheries specialists with over 45 years of combined experience, will bring together state experts in new online lessons designed for people who fish commercially or recreationally. 

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Oct 16, 2023

Apply Now to Serve as Sea Grant’s New Community Internship Coordinator

North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for a new position to coordinate the national Community Engaged Internship Program. 

Sep 26, 2023

Coastwatch Covers Accelerating Sea Level Rise, a New Safety Alert on PFAS, and Much More

The Fall 2023 issue of North Carolina Sea Grant’s award-winning Coastwatch magazine features new research showing accelerating sea level rise on the Southeast and Gulf coasts, a new safety alert on PFAS in the Cape Fear River, and an in-depth look at environmental justice and disaster recovery. The latest edition also includes the story of a tagged shark that resurfaced 23 years later, as well as a look at prescribed fires and much more.

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Aug 3, 2023

North Carolina Sea Grant Advances Nationwide Internship Program

North Carolina Sea Grant will facilitate the selection of 40 interns from underrepresented and indigenous communities. The undergraduates will receive funding, professional development and training, hands-on experience, and mentorship.