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North Carolina Sea Grant Specialists Highlighted

Staff News

Sep 18, 2014

Coastal Expert to Discuss Hurricane Resistant Construction and Effects from Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program

Spencer Rogers, coastal construction and erosion specialist with North Carolina Sea Grant, will speak at the N.C. Coastal Federation’s Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center in Wrightsville Beach on October 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. As an expert on coastal dynamics, Rogers will share N.C. Sea Grant’s recommendations for hurricane-resistant construction methods, and he will provide an update on the potential effects from changes to the National Flood Insurance Program on coastal residents’ premiums. Contact: Ben Brink, 910-509-2838, benb@nccoast.org

Sep 11, 2014

Philippe Cousteau’s EarthEcho International Taps Educators Nationwide for Strategic Learning and Advisory Panel

North Carolina Sea Grant marine education specialist Terri Kirby Hathaway is a member of the EarchEcho Learning, Education, and Advisory Panel. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu

Jul 16, 2014

NC, Ga Sea Grants Facilitate Discussion in Hyde County

Representatives from North Carolina Sea Grant and Georgia Sea Grant recently met with mainland Hyde County stakeholders to discuss coastal climate hazards unique to their communities and work towards crafting a Coastal Resiliency Plan for the mainland portion of the county. Contact: Sarah Johnson, 252-542-0842, sarah.johnson@hydecountync.gov Rhett Register, 919-515-1092, rregister@ncsu.edu

Jun 12, 2014

Coastwatch Receives APEX Recognition

Coastwatch, North Carolina Sea Grant’s magazine, has received APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. This honor highlights exceptional efforts in many areas of publications. This year, Coastwatch was recognized in three categories. Contact: E-Ching Lee, 919-515-9098, eching_lee@ncsu.edu

Jun 6, 2014

North Carolina Sea Grant Specialists Highlighted

North Carolina Sea Grant extension specialists Terri Kirby Hathaway and Spencer Rogers were spotlighted by their peers for contributions to their respective fields. Contact: E-Ching Lee, 919-515-9098, eching_lee@ncsu.edu