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.

If COVID-19 and a Major Hurricane Collide

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

NC Coastal Landscaping Designs

Deciding which plants to use in your yard can be a challenging task — especially in harsh coastal environments.

Hook, Line & Science

Are catch-and-release deepwater fish just an easy meal for sharks?

Mariner’s Menu: Fall Favorites

One of the fastest growing websites for seafood recipes provides us with savory fall delights.

Naturalist’s Notebook: Is Climate Change Affecting Sea Turtle Hatchlings?

Research shows that warming temperatures cause loggerheads to give birth mostly to female offspring.

Last Word… More Than Sand Dollars

The bright white sand dollars prized by beachcombers and coveted by craft makers were once masters of their seabottom habitat.

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