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NC Sea Grant and APNEP Name New Joint Fellow

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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…

May 26, 2023

Coastal Landscapes Initiative Publishes Plant This Instead!

The Coastal Landscapes Initiative has released Plant This Instead! Eco-friendly Alternatives to Harmful Ornamental Plants. The guide helps coastal property owners, landscapers, and designers choose attractive plants that support the environment and flourish in coastal North Carolina’s climate.

Apr 27, 2023

Walnut Creek in Raleigh Joins Urban Waters Federal Partnership

Urban Waters Federal Partnership announces new location in Raleigh, N.C. bringing partnership and resources together to help restore Walnut Creek
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Apr 17, 2023

New Community Collaborative Projects Amplify Overlooked Stories, Engage Aspiring Scientists and More

Four new projects in North Carolina are launching this year as part of the Community Collaborative Research Grant Program (CCRG). 

Apr 3, 2023

NC Sea Grant and APNEP Name New Joint Fellow

Yasamin Sharifi is the recipient of the 2023 joint fellowship from North Carolina Sea Grant and the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership. Sharifi will be assessing seagrass beds in the Core Sound to determine how quickly and how long they store carbon, providing important clues about whether sea grass beds can offset the effects of climate change.