Katie Mosher

A team of researchers, based at the North Carolina Sea Grant office at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Center for Marine Science, is deploying data-logging drifters to document the velocity, circulation and ejection frequency of rip currents. Contacts: Katie Mosher, North Carolina Sea Grant, 919-270-4962, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu Spencer Rogers, North Carolina Sea Grant, 910-962-2491, rogerssp@uncw.edu

North Carolina Sea Grant has a new research funding opportunity to extend topics discussed at the program’s 2014 Research Symposium: Investments and Opportunities in April. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu

North Carolina Sea Grant and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) are accepting applications for a fellowship opportunity for students nearing completion of an advanced degree program in natural resources or marine sciences. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m., Aug. 22, 2014. Media Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu Fellowship Contact: Jeffrey Buckel, 252-222-6341, jabuckel@ncsu.edu

In the state of North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June 1-7, 2014 as "Rip Current Awareness Week." Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-270-4962, kmosher@ncsu.edu

As Memorial Day approaches, a busy beach season is on the horizon. So, too, is National Rip Current Awareness Week that kicks off June 1 and runs through June 7. Designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the U.S. Lifesaving Association, the week promotes educational programs about rip currents — and how to stay safe while enjoying our beautiful beaches. Partners in North Carolina include local lifeguards, North Carolina Sea Grant, National Weather Service forecast offices and beach communities. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-270-4962, kmosher@ncsu.edu