Dave Shaw, Author at Coastwatch

Feb 25, 2020

Statewide ‘Water/Ways’ Exhibit Launches in May

The North Carolina Humanities Council will launch the Smithsonian’s “Water/Ways” exhibit statewide in 2020-2021.

Feb 25, 2020

Predicting the Locations of Contaminated Drinking Waters

Lead threatens water security in low-income and African American communities.

Jan 31, 2020

Black History Month Launches with Events at the Coast

Black History Month programming within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources includes a variety of activities that are family-friendly and usually free.

Jan 17, 2020

Do Oyster Farms Support More Fish?

Researchers at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences have been studying local ecosystems under oyster farms, comparing their seagrass and fish communities to areas without oyster gear.

Dec 17, 2019

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Dec 5, 2019

Mercury on the Rise

As sea levels continue to rise, researchers consider how coastal wetlands may be impacted. Until now, few studies have addressed how rising sea levels may affect mercury deposits in the coastal region. Check out new research funded by North Carolina's Sea Grant and Water Resources Research Institute programs.

Dec 2, 2019

Community, Ecosystem Resilience Highlighted at 2019 NC Coastal Conference

North Carolina Sea Grant hosted the 2019 Coastal Conference in Wilmington at the Hotel Ballast.

Oct 30, 2019

The Ghost Hunters

Using remote sensing technology, Melinda Martinez and Emily Ury are investigating the mysteries underlying coastal ghost forests.

Oct 22, 2019

New Research to Examine Economic Impacts of NC Commercial Fisheries

North Carolina's commercial fisheries support local communities by providing important sources of employment, business income and food, explains Jane Harrison, North Carolina Sea Grant’s coastal economist. She is leading a research team for a new study to quantify economic impacts of fisheries and the related supply chains.

Oct 10, 2019

How Prevalent Is Seafood Fraud?

Even though federal agencies and the seafood industry are cracking down on fraudsters, it’s never a bad idea to educate yourself about the origins of your seafood.