Coastal Cultures and Histories

The rich fabric of North Carolina’s coastal culture comprises the histories, narratives, and ways of life of people of all backgrounds and ethnicities, and it stretches across thousands of years.

image: architectural design, Duffyfield neighborhood street view.

Apr 5, 2023

Resilience and Redevelopment in Duffyfield

After Hurricane Florence flooded an African American neighborhood with a long history of strength after adversity, a team of community leaders, researchers, and students has been working to restore housing and preserve community history.

image: researchers at work on a partially submerged shipwreck.

Apr 3, 2023

The Mystery Ship Off Pappy Lane

Weeks of diving and mapping revealed a ship that had found its way from the turbulence of the Pacific Ocean to its final resting place at the bottom of the shallow, murky Pamlico Sound.

Jan 4, 2023

Between a River and a Swamp: All That Water Has to Go Somewhere

After flooding from hurricanes Matthew and Florence, a team helps build resilience and innovation in Robeson County through a North Carolina Sea Grant-supported project.

Dec 8, 2022

From Water to Air

When cyanobacteria go airborne, community scientists are helping to investigate.

Dec 8, 2022

Our Coast, Our Future: The 2022 North Carolina Coastal Conference

They came to Raleigh from across North Carolina, discussed urgent and emerging issues affecting our coast, forged new ties, and literally devoured new research for lunch — and you can watch it here.

Sep 13, 2022

Is There a Future for Oyster Relaying in North Carolina?

For years, oyster farmers in our state have been telling researchers that they have seen greater numbers of healthy oysters in areas they harvest than in those they leave alone.

Sep 12, 2022

Whats So Special About NC Oysters? Savoring the NC Oyster Trail

Oysters once were as popular as the fast-food burger is today. Since the late-1880’s, people have collected, consumed, and enjoyed oysters up and down the East Coast.

Jun 21, 2022

From Hurricane Hazel to the Morning Light

Harry Bryant, a 32-year NC Shrimper, Interviewed by Melody Hunter-Pillion

Mar 17, 2022

Fishing for Food and Finding Connection

We often think of fishers in two distinct groups: commercial and recreational. Yet there is a third category: people who must fish for food for themselves, their families, and their friends.

Feb 14, 2022

First Wave

The Pea Island Surfmen Prove Themselves on a Heroic Night