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Feb 15, 2016

Moving Through the Marsh

Cold outside? Pretend it's summer and journey through a coastal salt marsh. Learn about this habitat now and be that much more knowledgeable when the warmer weather rolls around.

Nov 30, 2015

Sea Science: Why Do Waves Come in Groups?

Spencer Rogers is a coastal specialist with N.C. Sea Grant and co-author of "The Dune Book." Here he explains the basics of ocean waves. Questions and answers have been edited.

Jun 16, 2014

Cruising Into History: Dismal Swamp Canal Scenic, Peaceful

As Capt. Merritt Walter steers the Bonny Blue through a narrow strip on the Dismal Swamp Canal, he points out the water's reflection — a calm mirror of green trees.

Jun 1, 2007

COASTAL STEWARD: Clark’s Influence Felt Statewide

After more than two decades as North Carolina Sea Grant’s coastal law, planning and policy specialist Walter Clark has left for greener pastures. Or at least more mountainous ones. Clark…

Sep 1, 2001

PEOPLE & PLACES: Cliffs of History

From atop the trail, the view is typical of many mountain forests. Lush foliage, steep inclines and animals scurrying about. But this is not a mountain forest. This is the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in the small town of Seven Springs, near Goldsboro.