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Spring 2025

INSIDE THE SPRING 2025 ISSUE…

Rendering of a Woolly Mammoth.

Off the North Carolina Coast

Shipwrecks, Turbidities, and Other Wonders

You never know what you’ll find if you take a ride in a submersible and explore the unique creatures and geological features along the ocean floor…

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A Diamondback Terrapin on the beach.

Gearing Up

How to Keep Terrapins out of Blue Crab Pots

Small gear adjustments can have a big impact…

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Falls Lake fishing pier.

Safeguarding Water

Legislative Gaps and Innovative Solutions

A new approach to watershed health protects the Falls Lake drinking water supply for 500,000 North Carolina residents…

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Boats on the coast of Ghana.

Across the Atlantic

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: The Silent Threat to Oceans and Livelihoods

Can Ghana reverse its declining marine resources?

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image: discarded plastic.

PET Predators

Can New Bacteria Transform Ocean Cleanup?

Chemical and biomolecular engineer Nathan Crook and student Tianyu Li at NC State University are developing a microorganism that can break down and absorb plastic waste…

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Temperature map of Earth.

Vital Signs

NOAA’s Global Climate Report

Last year brought unprecedented high temperatures and numerous severe weather events…

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Lumber River rescuers

Networks of Recovery

Findings from the JustWater Project

From Matthew to Helene, the North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network has connected organizations and vulnerable communities…

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Oysters with lemon.

Climate Change in the Napa Valley of Oysters

Global Warming and NC’s Most Important Shellfish

Rising seas and warming temperatures pose challenges for a critical, eco-friendly industry…

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Johnna Brooks holds two fish.

Hook, Line & Science

Red Snapper Hideaways, Lunar Luck, and More

The latest research and news from the award-winning series for anglers…

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River affected by algal bloom.

The Guide to Coastal Living

Algal Blooms: How to Stay Safe

How can we avoid harmful algal blooms?

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Crab Cakes with Wasabi Sauce.

Mariner’s Menu

Springtime Specials

Here’s how to enjoy Crab Cakes with Wasabi Sauce and Cream of Shrimp Soup…

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image: rip currents safety poster.

The Rip Currents Safety Poster

Know Your Options

Share this poster and save a life…

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ECU students study NC cropland.

Currents

News and Updates

A novel crop resilience project earns new funding, and much more…

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image: Ron Hodson with one of his hybrid striped bass.

Letter from the Executive Director

Spring 2025: Renewal and Growth

Susan White remembers a Sea Grant giant…

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