Dave Shaw

Jan 13, 2017

In Search of a Better Way

Since winter 2014, an industry work group has been working to reduce finfish bycatch in the North Carolina shrimp trawl fishery. They test bycatch reduction devices, which are gear or trawl modification designed to allow finfish to escape from a shrimp trawl. Sara Mirabilio, North Carolina Sea Grant fisheries specialist, gives an update.

Jan 6, 2017

Preserving Historic, Cultural Treasures in Matthew’s Aftermath

Cleaning and restoring historic documents and artifacts aren’t the first things most people think of as emergency response after a hurricane. But to the staff at the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, it’s an important part of disaster recovery. After Hurricane Matthew swept across N.C., department staff began mobilizing to help local communities and citizens restore irreplaceable treasures. — By Michelle Walker

Dec 19, 2016

Toxic Marine Snow

What happens when algae blooms die? New Sea Grant-funded research reveals the toxic nature of marine snow as it falls to the seafloor.

Dec 19, 2016

AFS Tidewater Call for Annual Awards Nominations, Scholarship Applications

The American Fisheries Society Tidewater Chapter is accepting nominations for its annual awards and the Eileen Setzler-Hamilton Memorial graduate scholarship. Submissions are due Monday, Feb. 6.

Nov 30, 2016

New Publications Focus on Coastal Policies, Regulations

New papers from the North Carolina Coastal Resources Law, Planning and Policy Center focus on nutrient management in North Carolina’s waterways, family legacy of property ownership, oyster aquaculture development among Mid-Atlantic states, and recent state legislation affecting coastal resources.

Nov 29, 2016

Take Part in Giving Tuesday

Healthy coastal ecosystems and economies are the foundation for life along North Carolina's coast. Support research and resources to sustain their health by making a donation to North Carolina Sea Grant.

Nov 10, 2016

Bringing Nature Home

People across the country are rallying a comeback of native plants, one garden at a time as documented by award-winning director Catherine Zimmerman in her hilm "Hometown Habitat."

Nov 3, 2016

Eating Aliens

The North Carolina Coastal Federation, North Carolina Sea Grant and Basnight's Lone Cedar Café are offering a special evening of dining, education and community. "Fish and Flights: Fighting Invasive Blue Catfish with Forks and Knives" will offer small-plate preparations featuring blue catfish crafted by Chef Bud Gruninger. This event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Lone Cedar Café.

Nov 1, 2016

What’s for Dinner: Seafood

When you are wondering what's for dinner, consider seafood. North Carolina Sea Grant offers resources for picking and preparing fresh, safe seafood, including Mariner's Menu recipes now available on Pinterest.

Oct 19, 2016

Proposals Sought for Removal of Derelict Crab Pots in Coastal Waters

Proposals will be accepted until 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 from vendors and organizations seeking to remove derelict crab pots from North Carolina’s coastal waters. Funded by the N.C. General Assembly, the pilot program is being administered by North Carolina Sea Grant.