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Would a Humpback Whale Pass a Basic Human Eye Test?

Dave Shaw

Jan 30, 2026

From the Executive Director

. Some people may consider winter a time of hibernation, a slowing of life — and maybe a quieter season as colder weather moves us inside more often than not.…
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Jan 28, 2026

Leaking Landfills

Increasingly frequent extreme weather events flush more contaminants -- including landfill leachate -- into coastal waters.
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Jan 26, 2026

Protecting North Carolina Coastlines with Natural Solutions

Researching the effects of oyster farms on shorelines could inform lasting, nature-based solutions for our coast.
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Jan 26, 2026

VIDEO: First Sighting of a Colossal Squid in its Natural Habitat

One hundred years after the colossal squid's discovery, a team on board a Schmidt Ocean Institute research vessel has filmed the species in waters off the South Sandwich Islands...
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Jan 26, 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.

Jan 16, 2026

Currents

The Landscapes That Last Webinar Series Kicks Off North Carolina Sea Grant and the Coastal Landscapes Initiative have launched Landscapes that Last, a free webinar series that explores the sustainable…
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Jan 13, 2026

Sharks of North Carolina

The sounds, estuaries and ocean waters in and around North Carolina provide a variety of habitats for water-dwelling species, including an abundance of sharks. This quick guide offers a look at some of the sharks commonly found in the state.
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Jan 12, 2026

Hook, Line & Science

In the Southeast, few activities are as culturally or economically significant as fishing. From commercial seafood at local markets to enthusiasts investing in gear to recreationally fish, it is easy to see how…
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Jan 12, 2026

Why Is North Carolina’s Blue Crab Population Declining?

North Carolina Sea Grant and partners looked at clues from before and after the decrease began. 
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Jan 12, 2026

Would a Humpback Whale Pass a Basic Human Eye Test?

Their eyes might be big, but some whale species may see the world much differently than we thought.