Search Results for oysters

Mar 19, 2020

At the Dawn of Flight

The first successful flight of the Wright Flyer. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress. BY LARRY E. TISE Torrential winds, wild ponies, marauding pigs, and an ever-shifting coast —…

Jan 17, 2020

Do Oyster Farms Support More Fish?

Researchers at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences have been studying local ecosystems under oyster farms, comparing their seagrass and fish communities to areas without oyster gear.

Dec 11, 2019

A Brief History of Sea Level Rise in North Carolina

It begins with the birth of the Atlantic — millions of years before the recent acceleration of sea level rise from human causes — and it includes a long record of how people have responded to an encroaching ocean.

Sep 16, 2019

A Fish for All Occasions: A Quest for the Heart of the Local Seafood Lover

A Sea Grant specialist joins forces with a local distributor to learn what North Carolina’s seafood consumers really want.

Jul 16, 2019

Shellfish Enterprise Areas: An Investment in NC Mariculture

The North Carolina General Assembly has authorized establishment of shellfish aquaculture enterprise areas -- preapproved zones for growing shellfish, such as oysters and clams.

Jul 10, 2019

Enticing Edibles Hail from Here

Plants that are indigenous to North Carolina's coastal region not only add color and resilience, they may also add to your menu. Check in with Paul Hosier, author of the new edition of Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas, and folks in Caswell Beach for an interesting look at coastal edibles.

Jun 8, 2019

Testing the Waters

As Hurricane Florence bore down on North Carolina last September, Chef Craig Love was concerned foremost about the safety of his family and coastal community, Carolina Beach — he also was anxious about the potential impacts on the state’s seafood supply.

Jun 7, 2019

Coastal Connections: Public Events Enhance Research and Dialogue

North Carolina Sea Grant and partners host important and popular events to share research results and encourage networking on critical topics.

Mar 12, 2019

From Sea to Table to You

“When I opened up Saltbox, I wasn’t trying to be trendy,” chef Ricky Moore says. A small walk-up counter, Saltbox Seafood Joint quickly became recognized as one of the top places to get fresh seafood in the Triangle.

Sep 25, 2018

Drones Deliver Data on Oyster Reef Health

Using aerial imagery from unoccupied aircraft systems, researchers can efficiently assess the condition of oyster reefs.