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Aug 15, 2017

Pack Safety to Visit Shelly Island, Other N.C. Beaches

The newly exposed shoal off of Cape Point appears to be growing closer to the coast, but the distance can be deceiving.

Aug 7, 2017

Fast, Accurate Forecasts of Coastal Flooding

Editor’s Note: Nelson Tull is a graduate student in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University. With adviser Casey Dietrich, he is conducting research…

Aug 2, 2017

NC Coastal Challenge: Educating Homeowners about Native Plants

Editor’s Note: Emma Bouie is a 2017 North Carolina Sea Grant coastal landscape restoration summer intern. Her research is funded by AmeriCorps, United States Forest Service, Conservation Trust for North…

Jul 17, 2017

Mr. Seashell’s Legacy Lives On

The life and legacy of Hugh Porter, author of Seashells of North Carolina .

Jun 22, 2017

NC Partners Focus on Rip Currents Safety

The real risk of rip currents has hit home this summer on North Carolina beaches. Learn how North Carolina Sea Grant and partners are focusing on rip currents safety.

Jun 13, 2017

North Carolina Opens First Heritage Dive Site

North Carolina opens its first Heritage Dive Site on Friday, June 16, giving visitors the unique experience of going to a museum underwater.

Jun 9, 2017

North Carolina Seafood: Questions and Answers

Barry Nash, North Carolina Sea Grant seafood technology and marketing specialist, shares advice about making the most of local seafood.

Jun 1, 2017

Community Colleges Compete in Ballooning Challenge

Learn about out-of-this-world science being conducted by six community colleges in North Carolina who participated in a high-altitude ballooning competition sponsored by N.C. Space Grant.

May 26, 2017

Turning 20:Seashells of North Carolina

Celebrate 20 years of Seashells of North Carolina — a beloved guide to identifying seashells on our coast — all summer long.

May 11, 2017

#HurricaneStrong Comes to North Carolina

On May 10, several Hurricane Hunter aircraft flew into Raleigh-Durham International Airport for a public event raising awareness about preparedness as the 2017 hurricane season approaches.