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

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Jul 23, 2026

2026 STEM Policy Fellows Begin NC Service

This year, seven NC STEM Policy Fellows will take on year-long roles at high-level state offices. This fellowship program from North Carolina Sea Grant provides recent graduates with in-state, non-academic career opportunities that focus on science, technology, engineering, or math.
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.
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.
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Feb 24, 2026

Applications Open for NC Coastal Research Fellowship

North Carolina Sea Grant and the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (Coastal Reserve) are accepting applications for the 2026 North Carolina Coastal Research Fellowship. The deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.
image: oyster farmer.

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…