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Will North Carolina’s Blue Crabs Go Extinct?

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Hurricane Florence.

Oct 7, 2025

Coastwatch Covers Deepfake Whales, the Art and Science of Weather Forecasting, and More

Coastwatch magazine explores life at the Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla, the art and science of weather forecasting, A.I.-generated whale images, green stormwater solutions, and much more.

Sep 25, 2025

NC Oyster Month “Shellebrates” Its 3rd Anniversary This October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jane Harrison, jane_harrison@ncsu.edu, 919-513-0122 Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October for its third anniversary, bringing a variety of fun and…
Scotch Bonnet shell.

Sep 5, 2025

“Seashells of North Carolina” Is Available Now

For decades, beachcombers and researchers alike have revered the original publication of Seashells of North Carolina and its multiple reprintings. Now, North Carolina Sea Grant and UNC Press have released a new volume...
Pier in New Bern.

Aug 20, 2025

Managing Coastal Nitrogen Pollution

A former NC Sea Grant fellow is exploring the relationships between nutrient overload, water quality, and ecosystem health -- and how to help make coastal NC more resilient.
North Carolina Blue Crab.

Aug 14, 2025

Will North Carolina’s Blue Crabs Go Extinct?

Environmental stressors may push blue crab populations to their breaking point.