Sandra Harris

Sep 2, 2015

THE POWER OF OBSERVATION

Southern flounder, the species that Bruno and Coble seek, is the most economically important estuarine finfish in the state, according to data from the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, or DMF. In 2014, nearly 1.7 million pounds of the fish were landed in the commercial fishery, with a dockside value exceeding 4.8 million.

Sep 2, 2015

PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR A COMMON WEALTH

That’s what some University of North Carolina Wilmington scientists hope their research will do: Build the oyster aquaculture industry in North Carolina. Seed funding from North Carolina Sea Grant has jump-started two projects that could help the state achieve this goal. These UNCW researchers are developing building blocks that might make it easier and more efficient for those who want to grow oysters in the state.

Sep 2, 2015

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The Sea Grant Charge: Improving Science, Education and Collaboration

I am pleased to announce that Sea Grant has received an award through the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science (KIETS) program at North Carolina State University. The funding will support a new program that we are calling the North Carolina Sea Grant Community Collaborative Research Grant Program. The Community Collaborative program will provide grants for teams consisting of individuals and communities with local ecosystem knowledge and research experts. Together, they will address the state’s high-priority coastal issues across a range of academic programs, including natural and social sciences, education, and business management.

Sep 2, 2015

CURRENTS: IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Sea Grant Fellows Share Research Snapshots

North Carolina Sea Grant supports many graduate students through fellowships that cover a wide range of research interests. The programs are committed to supporting the state’s future scientists and leaders.

Sep 1, 2015

PEOPLE AND PLACES: CUT THE CORNER: Drawing Visitors to Northeastern North Carolina

Many who journey to the Outer Banks take Interstate 95 to  Rocky Mount, then U.S. 64 straight to the coast, with visions of sandy beaches and lighthouses on their minds. Those coming from the north drive 86 miles of highway, bypassing a shorter 59-mile path lined with historic towns, trails and parks.

Sep 1, 2015

MARINER’S MENU: Food Fish, Good Fish

“This is a species that is relatively unfamiliar to visitors to the coast. It’s not widely available in restaurants,” Nash explains. “I wanted to evaluate it in a preparation that wasn’t deep fried or grilled, something other than the traditional way of cooking mullet.”

Jun 1, 2015

SEA SCIENCE: HOT TOPICS: Coastal Conference Sparks Conversations

More than 200 experts from government, academia, industry and community groups gathered this spring for North Carolina's coastal conference.

Jun 1, 2015

NATURALIST’S NOTEBOOK: NC Alligator Population Growing, Still Vulnerable

Though slow growing and late to mature, alligators in North Carolina nonetheless appear to be thriving in the Coastal Plain, according to a recent study by North Carolina State University researchers.

Jun 1, 2015

AMAZING COAST: Hear the Call of a Maritime Forest

Summer is finally here. If you need a break from the glaring sun and crowded beaches, why not visit a Maritime Forest? They're located conveniently close to popular summer hot spots.

Jun 1, 2015

TO CATCH A CURRENT

Float or swim? Recently, this question has been at the center of a debate about what people should be told to do if caught in a rip current.