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Traveling Coastal North Carolina by Convoy and Kayak

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Oct 24, 2017

Indicators of Hope: Coastal green treefrogs develop salt tolerance

An East Carolina University researcher is finding that green treefrogs are changing to live in higher salinities — and that adaptation could prevent some coastal populations from going extinct.

Sep 8, 2017

Interpreting Irma: What Do All Those Watches and Warnings Mean?

Jessica Whitehead reviews some of the terms used to describe hazards North Carolina might encounter as Hurricane Irma approaches the state over the next few days.

Aug 23, 2017

Marine Debris Survey and Symposium

Help us learn about efforts related to marine debris in North Carolina by filling out this brief survey by Sept. 5: tinyurl.com/marinedebrissurvey. Your answers will help determine who is doing what, and identify potential actions and partners, be used to complement the state's existing marine debris reduction strategy. Also, plan to attend the N.C. Marine Debris Symposium at the Duke Marine Lab in Beaufort on Oct. 16 and 17.

Aug 16, 2017

In Search of Variety, Flexibility in Seafood Choices

Barry Nash outlines some consumer preferences that are influencing what kinds of food products hit the market, trends that might boost demand for local seafood.

Aug 15, 2017

New Island Sheds Light on Ever-Changing N.C. Coast

Shelly Island has been amazing visitors to Cape Point all summer, but the North Carolina coast is always changing.

Aug 15, 2017

Pack Safety to Visit Shelly Island, Other N.C. Beaches

The newly exposed shoal off of Cape Point appears to be growing closer to the coast, but the distance can be deceiving.

Aug 7, 2017

Fast, Accurate Forecasts of Coastal Flooding

Editor’s Note: Nelson Tull is a graduate student in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University. With adviser Casey Dietrich, he is conducting research…

Aug 2, 2017

NC Coastal Challenge: Educating Homeowners about Native Plants

Editor’s Note: Emma Bouie is a 2017 North Carolina Sea Grant coastal landscape restoration summer intern. Her research is funded by AmeriCorps, United States Forest Service, Conservation Trust for North…

Jul 17, 2017

Mr. Seashell’s Legacy Lives On

The life and legacy of Hugh Porter, author of Seashells of North Carolina .

Jul 6, 2017

Traveling Coastal North Carolina by Convoy and Kayak

Sarah Spiegler looks back on a class that introduced students — many of them aspiring coastal resource managers — from the University of North Carolina Wilmington to relevant coastal issues in North Carolina.