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Resilience

For years, North Carolina Sea Grant has supported community and ecosystem resilience through a variety of projects and initiatives. As policymakers and planners begin to reconceive resilience as “bouncing forward,” Coastwatch covers projects at the forefront.

image: Yancey County aerial shot of post-Helene damage.

Jan 12, 2026

Ready, Set, Resilience

Two hurricanes and a global pandemic exposed a need to support coastal North Carolina youth struggling with upheaval in their lives. Harnessing lessons from nature, North Carolina Sea Grant and partners developed a project for middle school students across the state to guide them through turbulent times.
image: view from inside a well.

Jul 10, 2025

PFAS, Arsenic, and Trade-Offs

A bedrock well is the most cost-effective option.
image: Erosion at the north end of Ocracoke Island.

Jun 19, 2025

Flooding, Hurricanes, and Community Perspectives

As North Carolina’s coastal communities continue to feel the impact of more frequent and severe storms, as well as accelerated sea level rise, these Sea Grant researchers can help foster important new collaborations.
image: Lumber River rescuers.

Mar 31, 2025

Networks of Recovery

From Matthew to Helene, the North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network has connected organizations and vulnerable communities.

Jan 22, 2025

New Sea Level Rise Projections for North Carolina

A new report predicts sea level rise in three North Carolina cities over the next century. The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel has released a new report with projections…

Jan 21, 2025

Early Warnings

A former joint North Carolina Sea Grant-Space Grant Fellow is pioneering a new method that will inform conservation planning. A new study from North Carolina State University and the United States Geological…

Jan 14, 2025

Managing Coastal Nitrogen Pollution

Integrating engineered solutions — exploring the relationships between nutrient overload, water quality, and ecosystem health — helps to maintain coastal resilience and protect local economies. For any beach lover, a…

Dec 16, 2024

The 2024 NC Coastal Conference in Review

The 2024 North Carolina Coastal Conference on November 13 and 14 in New Bern brought together over 330 coastal enthusiasts for insightful presentations and discussions about the future of North…

Oct 1, 2024

The Guide to Coastal Living

Here's what to do -- and what not to do -- before and after a major storm.

Jul 22, 2024

Hurricane Season Is Here

New guidance from NOAA advises people not to focus on a specific storm category. A storm’s “scale” only reflects the strongest winds near the center of the storm — not potentially life-threatening flooding from storm…