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Jun 8, 2023

Mariko Polk Joins NC Sea Grant as Coastal Processes Specialist

Mariko Polk has joined North Carolina Sea Grant this week as an extension specialist focusing on coastal processes. Based in Wilmington, she will work with communities, agencies and researchers throughout…

Apr 3, 2023

Coastwatch Features a Mystery Shipwreck, Alligators Battling PFAS, and New Ricky Moore Videos

In "The Mystery Ship Off Pappy Lane," India Mackinson's cover story looks at how science and sleuthing uncovered the history of a 58-year-old shipwreck. Weeks of diving and mapping revealed a ship that had found its way from the turbulence of the Pacific Ocean to its final resting place at the bottom of the shallow, murky Pamlico Sound. Just one of many great stories in the Spring issue.

Feb 4, 2022

Spencer Rogers Retires from NC Sea Grant

Spencer Rogers retires from his role as NC Sea Grant's expert on coastal hazards for more than 40 years.

Spencer Rogers.

Dec 1, 2021

Spencer Rogers Earns Sea Grant Network Extension Honor

Spencer Rogers of NC Sea Grant earned national honors from the national Sea Grant Extension Assembly and the Sea Grant Association. Rogers was presented the William Q. Wick Award for extension programming on coastal hazards and resilience.

May 28, 2021

Rip Currents: Know Your Options

North Carolina’s coastal region will be busy this summer — and partners across the state are working to ensure beachgoers have safety on their minds.