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Katelyn Vause

Mar 19, 2020

At the Dawn of Flight

The first successful flight of the Wright Flyer. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress. BY LARRY E. TISE Torrential winds, wild ponies, marauding pigs, and an ever-shifting coast —…

Dec 16, 2019

Sea Science: You Say Starfish, I Say Sea Star

Even though they live in water, they don’t have scales, don’t swim, and aren’t “fish.”

Dec 16, 2019

Mariner’s Menu: Seasonal Specialties

These five favorites are perfect recipes for the holidays — and we show you where you can find a treasure trove of more great meals.

blue stormy ocean waves with white foam

Dec 16, 2019

People and Places: Research Explores Implications of Antibiotic Pollution

“As scientists, we are servants to the world we live in — and that includes all people, not just those in our respective disciplines.”

Dec 12, 2019

The Story of Ricky Moore: The “Best Chef in the Triangle” Talks Carolina Cooking

"When I opened up Saltbox, I wasn’t trying to be trendy,” says Ricky Moore.

Dec 12, 2019

From the Executive Director: Groundwork for Grand Challenges

Autumn flew past. Now come the holidays, which arrive more quickly every year.

image: Ghost forest.

Dec 12, 2019

The Ghost Hunters

Using Remote Sensing Technology, Melinda Martinez and Emily Ury are investigating the mysteries underlying coastal ghost forests.

Sep 18, 2019

Sea Science: XBeach Model Predicts Storm Impacts on Beaches and Dunes

New research looks at how to connect predictions of beach and dune erosion to community-wide flooding.

Baldcypress Trees

Jun 8, 2019

Land Versus Sea

As sea levels rise, an epic battle takes shape on our coast, where incremental changes will have enormous impacts. A new project is coordinating invaluable measurements of marshland elevations to reveal the story as it unfolds.

blue stormy ocean waves with white foam

Jun 8, 2019

People and Places: Rising Stars

North Carolina Sea Grant helps to develop a cadre of educated, innovative and technologically advanced professionals through a variety of fellowships for talented graduate students. These rising movers and shakers will advance the field for years to come.