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Oct 29, 2015

Shellfish Siting Tool Helps Growers Select Leases

By REBECCA NAGY Posted Oct. 29, 2015 Updated Nov. 2, 2015 With wild harvest season in full swing this fall, some oyster growers are looking ahead, thanks to the North Carolina…

Sep 2, 2015

PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR A COMMON WEALTH

That’s what some University of North Carolina Wilmington scientists hope their research will do: Build the oyster aquaculture industry in North Carolina. Seed funding from North Carolina Sea Grant has jump-started two projects that could help the state achieve this goal. These UNCW researchers are developing building blocks that might make it easier and more efficient for those who want to grow oysters in the state.

Jun 1, 2015

MUSIC IN THE MARSH: The Summer Soundscapes of the Rachel Carson Reserve

Close your eyes and imagine you are standing on the corner of a busy city street. What do you hear? The crossing sign beeping, cars buzzing by, groups of people talking — all of these sounds make up the city’s soundscape.

Apr 8, 2015

REWARDING INNOVATION: Jones Awards

Every other year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration presents the Walter B. Jones Sr. Awards for Coastal and Ocean Resource Management. This year, six recipients of this prestigious honor are from North Carolina — all with North Carolina Sea Grant ties.

Apr 7, 2015

Sounds of the Sound

Shannon Brown studies the collection of biological, physical and human-produced sounds in the estuarine environment. She shares some recordings she gathered from Rachel Carson Reserve. Brown, a graduate student at North Carolina State University, was a joint North Carolina Sea Grant/N.C. Coastal Reserve fellow in 2014.

Mar 2, 2015

What’s In a Name? Conch vs. Whelk

Terri Kirby Hathaway explains the difference between the two mollusks.

Mar 1, 2015

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:Where Minds Collide, Opportunities Arise

North Carolina Sea Grant is a long-term partner contributing science, education and support to our state. We are committed to the open and engaging exchange of information — activities that lead to new understanding of the functioning of our coastal systems and communities.

Feb 27, 2015

Winter 2015

Table of Contents FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: North Carolina’s Coastal Conference Offers Varied Voices Susan White discusses her hopes and expectations for North Carolina’s Coastal Conference, set for April 14,…

Feb 25, 2015

2015

Holiday 2015 Minigrant Strategies: Maximizing Investment Returns Autumn 2015 Measuring Up: Oysters Take Center Stage Summer 2015 Summer Showcase: Coastal NC State Parks Spring 2015 Springtime Synergies Winter 2015 Nurturing…

Feb 23, 2015

A Peek at the Winter 2015 Magazine

E-Ching Lee gives an overview of the Winter 2015 issue of Coastwatch.