Seafood

Sep 20, 2024

“Shellebrate” North Carolina Oyster Month This October With Events Across the State

Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October, bringing a variety of fun and flavorful events across the state. From oyster farm tours to seafood festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to savor local oysters while supporting coastal conservation.

Aug 19, 2024

StriperHub Receives National Funding to Enhance Production

North Carolina Sea Grant’s StriperHub is one of 33 projects receiving federal funding from the National Sea Grant College Program to support sustainable seafood through improved efficiency, output, and profitability of commercial aquaculture businesses.

Dec 8, 2023

National Aquaculture Initiative Opens for Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Species

Letters of intent are due January 17, 2024 for the Sea Grant FY 2024 National Aquaculture Initiative: Enhancing Production of Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Species. Full proposals are due in April 2024.

Sep 26, 2023

Coastwatch Covers Accelerating Sea Level Rise, a New Safety Alert on PFAS, and Much More

The Fall 2023 issue of North Carolina Sea Grant’s award-winning Coastwatch magazine features new research showing accelerating sea level rise on the Southeast and Gulf coasts, a new safety alert on PFAS in the Cape Fear River, and an in-depth look at environmental justice and disaster recovery. The latest edition also includes the story of a tagged shark that resurfaced 23 years later, as well as a look at prescribed fires and much more.

Sep 25, 2023

Shellebrate NC Oyster Month in October

"Shellebrate" North Carolina Oyster Month all October long with a wide range of activities spanning our state. Connect with local oyster growers and harvesters, enjoy seafood restaurants, markets, and festivals, and support coastal conservation and education organizations as we kick off the start of the wild-caught oyster season.