Dave Shaw

Jan 15, 2021

NC Climate Education Network Announces Art Contest Winners

The NC Climate Education Network (NCCEN) hosted an art contest for students across North Carolina and received over 150 entries. The NCCEN also hopes to connect the latest climate research and information with teachers across North Carolina, including a virtual NC Climate Education Network Open House on January 26, 2021 from 3:00-4:00.

Jan 14, 2021

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Receives Sensory Inclusive Certification

This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all visitors, including those with sensory needs.

Jan 12, 2021

Virtually Learning from the Pros

"To any undergraduate reading this, my word of advice to you would be to not be afraid to reach out and ask for help finding an internship or research position. Educators and scientists want to help you learn."

Jan 7, 2021

Sea Grant Offers Paid Summer Internships

The National Sea Grant Office’s Community Engaged Internships are available this summer for undergraduates who are from under-resourced, underrepresented, or indigenous and tribal populations.

Dec 15, 2020

Seasonal Seafood Posters Are Available Online and in Coastwatch

“The posters are great,” says John M. Aydlett, who leads the Got to Be NC Seafood campaign. “They help to educate consumers on what’s typically available from North Carolina’s waters in order to make a decision on what species to purchase and prepare.”

Dec 14, 2020

Plastic, Plastic, Everywhere

Plastic pollution globally taints land, air, and water, but new efforts are tackling the problem in North Carolina’s aquatic ecosystems.

Dec 14, 2020

Coastal Tidings

News and Research Nuggets

Dec 14, 2020

Winter 2020 Back Page

Leibach Wins Best Feature for Third Straight Year

Dec 14, 2020

Last Word: Science Is Everywhere

From sinking sodas to seaweed in ice cream, marine education offers plenty to keep K-12 students curious.

Dec 14, 2020

Naturalist’s Notebook: Sparrows and Rising Seas

Two coastal study sites now support hundreds of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows but might only provide habitat for 25 by 2060.