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2014

Diver and fish in large tank in Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Aug 26, 2014

KNAUSS FELLOWS: Where Are They Now?

Each year, several North Carolina graduate students land the opportunity to work in the crux of critical coastal and ocean policy. As participants in the prestigious national John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, they gain unique educational experiences that reach far beyond Capitol Hill and the Beltway in Washington, D.C. North Carolina fellows have worked with a congressman on a bill regarding oil spill response, headed to Spain to represent their host offices in international negotiations on bluefin tuna, and worked with the Caribbean Fishery Management Council on defining essential fish habitat.
flooded houses from hurricane hazel

Aug 26, 2014

HURRICANE HAZEL: Fast and Furious

Hurricane Hazel made landfall on that fateful morning at the peak of the highest lunar tide as a Category 4 hurricane near Calabash, at the North and South Carolina line.
flooded houses from hurricane hazel

Aug 26, 2014

Hazel: A Benchmark Hurricane Event

Most North Carolinians who lived through Hurricane Hazel — the only recorded Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in North Carolina — vividly recall the destructive force of the 1954 event as a major benchmark in their lives.
image: Susan White.

Aug 26, 2014

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Joining Forces: Collaborating with Partners for Coastal North Carolina

The Sea Grant team focuses on supporting and developing networks of individuals and communities. We strive to ensure that our partners have the information needed for decision making at the scales that are important to them.

Jul 31, 2014

Sharks of North Carolina

The sounds, estuaries and ocean waters in and around North Carolina provide a variety of habitats for water-dwelling species, including an abundance of sharks. Here is a quick look at some sharks that are commonly found in the state.

Jul 16, 2014

THE SEAFOOD SAFETY SQUAD: Ensuring Quality of Coastal Delicacies

The art world prizes provenance — establishing the origins, ownership, custody and safe keeping of works to authenticate their value. The seafood industry focuses on traceability — documenting the origins and handling of seafood products from oceans or farms to processors, suppliers, retailers and food-service providers. This tracking enables fish and shellfish to meet consumers’ expectations of food safety.
rip current

Jul 9, 2014

Currents: Beach Season Focuses on Rip Current Safety

At least seven deaths in North Carolina were related to rip currents in 2013. Thus, the 2014 summer beach season opened with local, state and national attention on surf zone safety.
Lawrence S. Earley

Jun 1, 2014

Q&A WITH LAWRENCE S. EARLEY

  This interview has been condensed and edited. I grew up in a suburb of New York City in New Jersey. When I came here, I worked for the N.C.…
Graduate students talk to middle schoolers

Jun 1, 2014

Naturalist’s Notebook: Beneath the Waves Films Inspire, Educate

When the international Beneath the Waves Film Festival came to North Carolina, the creativity and messages in the award-winning short films were key elements in the two-day event’s storyline.
Shrimp on ice.

Jun 1, 2014

MARINER’S MENU: Seafood with Shells

Clams, crabs and shrimp are excellent sources of lean protein that are low in saturated fat, offering healthy alternatives to beef and pork. Here are some recipes using this seafood,…