North Carolina

Nov 25, 2020

Crabitat: Juvenile Blue Crab Habitats in Pamlico Sound

Blue crabs, like many marine invertebrates, have what scientists refer to as a complex lifecycle, which means that they go through drastic changes in body shape and location as they age, similar in some ways to a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. 

Oct 14, 2020

N.C. Civil Rights Trail to Map Journey Toward Equality

Potential sites along the planned N.C. Civil Rights Trail stretch from locations in the western part of the state to counties along the coast.

Feb 25, 2020

Statewide ‘Water/Ways’ Exhibit Launches in May

The North Carolina Humanities Council will launch the Smithsonian’s “Water/Ways” exhibit statewide in 2020-2021.

Oct 30, 2019

The Ghost Hunters

Using remote sensing technology, Melinda Martinez and Emily Ury are investigating the mysteries underlying coastal ghost forests.

Oct 10, 2019

How Prevalent Is Seafood Fraud?

Even though federal agencies and the seafood industry are cracking down on fraudsters, it’s never a bad idea to educate yourself about the origins of your seafood.

Jun 17, 2019

Sharks in North Carolina: Reduce Your Risk of an Encounter

Many people are surprised to learn that “North Carolina is a very sharky place,” notes Chuck Bangley, a researcher now with the Smithsonian. North Carolina Sea Grant funded several of his shark research projects while he was earning his doctorate at East Carolina University, and he now is working on a related study funded by the North Carolina Aquariums.