Apr 6, 2026
Studying blue crabs and their surrounding aquatic environments can tell us about species higher in the food chain.
“If more algae lead to a larger population of zooplankton, then it should also result in more fish, larger fish, and improved sport fishing opportunities.”
Since 2020, talented North Carolina graduates have been serving in state offices, gaining valuable insights and experience that have prepared them for key roles in industry and government.
The NC Oyster Trail features more than 90 sites across the state, stretching from the beaches of Cape Hatteras to the mountains of Cashiers.
Pilot whale samples during the last three decades show that legacy PFAS are declining in the open ocean, but newer PFAS remain a major unknown and may be accumulating in near-source environments.
The diminishing number of commercial fishers threatens the resilience of the nation’s seafood industry — but apprenticeship programs offer a solution.
. Register Now for the Free “Landscapes that Last” Webinar Series North Carolina Sea Grant and the Coastal Landscapes Initiative have launched “Landscapes that Last,” a free webinar series that…
Mar 30, 2026
White shrimp have been on the rise, and a new North Carolina Sea Grant study shows that combining shrimpers’ local knowledge with traditional science leads to a clearer picture of why shrimp populations fluctuate.
Mar 27, 2026
The Panama Canal joins the Pacific and Atlantic, making it a critical route for global maritime trade — but this interoceanic link also increases the risk of unintended introductions of marine species to new waters.
Rotating harvests and replenishing shells help oyster reefs recover.
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