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Applications Open for Sea to Stars Fellowship

Coastal Communities

composite image of Coastwatch Spring 2026 cover of lighthouse and beach panorama.

Apr 14, 2026

Coastwatch Explores the NC Oyster Trail and More

The Spring issue of North Carolina Sea Grant’s Coastwatch magazine includes plans for day trips and weekend excursions on the NC Oyster Trail, a new study on blue crabs and their predators, a look at the long-term impacts of lithium mining on water quality, research on strategies for saving cold-stunned sea turtles, and much more.

Apr 1, 2026

NC Sea Grant Seeking Coastal Tourism Intern for Summer

NC Sea Grant is seeking a Coastal Tourism Intern for a short-term summer internship to compile and develop coastal science and educational resources for visitors to North Carolina’s coast.

image: Sam Holberg in the field.

Mar 19, 2026

Protecting North Carolina Coastlines with Natural Solutions

NC State doctoral student Sam Holberg, joint Sea Grant & Coastal Reserve Research Fellow, is investigating the effects of oyster farms on shorelines -- which could inform lasting solutions for our coast.
image: Oyster farmer.

Mar 12, 2026

More Than Seafood

North Carolina Sea Grant and the NC Coastal Federation are collaborating on a bold project to accelerate growth of the state’s farmed shellfish industry.

Feb 26, 2026

Applications Open for Sea to Stars Fellowship

North Carolina’s Sea Grant and Space Grant programs are currently accepting applications for Graduate Research Fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year. Two fellowships of up to $10,000 may be awarded to students whose projects address a priority research need within the state’s nearshore environments, coastal areas, watersheds or human activities in these areas.