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2020

Sep 16, 2020

If COVID-19 and a Major Hurricane Collide

What would it mean for people living in our state’s most vulnerable communities?

Sep 9, 2020

Science Needs You: Monitoring and Assessing Water Quality Across the Neuse River Estuary-Pamlico Sound Continuum

For decades, researchers have been tracking the health of the second largest estuarine complex in the United States — and you can help, too.
Photo of a bridge crossing over the Neuse River in Kinston. The title of the article, "The Road to Resilience," overlays the photo, along with the author's name, Julie Leibach.

Jun 18, 2020

The Road to Resilience

Durwood Stephenson’s cell phone lit up with calls when Hurricane Matthew battered North Carolina in October 2016. As the director of the U.S. Highway 70 Corridor Commission, he was a go-to for eastern North Carolinians worried about road conditions.
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Jun 16, 2020

Hook, Line & Science

What Attracts Blacktip Sharks to Fishing Piers? For those who would rather not mess with catching a shark – and who would rather keep their bait – here are some factors that could influence the probability of encountering one.

Jun 16, 2020

Mariners Menu: Sumptuous Summertime

Featuring Walnut-Encrusted Snapper, Fresh Mahi-Mahi Bisque, Honey Glazed Shrimp
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Jun 16, 2020

Naturalists Notebook: In Search of Ancient Oysters

Restored oyster reefs provide healthy habitats and great places for fishing. Ongoing threats to oysters, such as disease and harvesting, mean that unless we make deliberate efforts to restore them, we are in danger of losing the benefits that oyster reefs provide.
Broiled Sea Bass with Dill Sauce

Jun 15, 2020

Currents

Seafood is an excellent source of flavorful, nutritious protein any time of the year. If you’re limiting shopping trips during the COVID-19 pandemic, consider freezing some of your fresh seafood purchases for later enjoyment.

Jun 15, 2020

Coastal Connections: Hatteras Island Students Tackle Coastal Change

Hatteras Island’s youth are strong and resilient. “Salty,” some might say. Students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies are noticing, in particular, that storms and weather are becoming more frequent and more intense.

Jun 11, 2020

Sea Science: Shark Facts that Might Surprise You

For decades, readers of Coastwatch have been devouring content about North Carolina’s sharks. Here’s a collection of 12 interesting tidbits from our partners at NOAA that includes information about sharks around the globe.

Jun 11, 2020

Inside the Greenhouse

We’re moving rapidly into a different North Carolina than the one we used to know. Will 2020 surpass last year and bring even more record heat?