Sea Grant partners

Feb 2, 2026

Coastwatch Covers NC’s $100-Million Goal for Farmed Shellfish — and Much More

The Winter 2026 issue of Coastwatch magazine explores North Carolina’s $100-million goal for the state’s farmed shellfish industry, new strategies for supporting NC middle schoolers struggling with upheaval, the Rachel Carson Reserve’s…

Jan 15, 2026

Shellebrating Education on the North Carolina Oyster Trail

The North Carolina Oyster Trail expanded its educational reach this past year with updated resources, grower storytelling, and teacher workshops that showcased sustainable shellfish farming. North Carolina Sea Grant led the effort, in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation and the North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association.

IMAGE: Sea Grant interns conduct a survey for salamander mussels at Cayuga Creek in New York.

Nov 19, 2025

Coast to Coast

North Carolina Sea Grant has led a national effort that matches passionate undergraduate students with the needs of coastal and Great Lakes states.

Oct 1, 2025

South Atlantic Regional Commercial Fishing Academy and Apprenticeship Program

October is National Seafood Month and a time to highlight the health benefits, sustainability, and culinary diversity of seafood. For North Carolina, seafood is a key industry providing over $300 million in economic impact across the state.

Feb 18, 2025

NC Sea Grant and Fathom Science Launch Joint Marine Debris Tracking and Removal Initiative Funded by NOAA

North Carolina Sea Grant Office and Fathom Science are proud to announce the launch of an innovative joint project aimed at addressing the growing problem of marine debris and plastic pollution in the coastal ocean.