{"id":19232,"date":"2024-06-24T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T17:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/?page_id=19232"},"modified":"2024-10-21T17:30:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T21:30:08","slug":"home2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Helene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Catastrophic Power of Hurricane Helene<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina\u2019s New History of Record-Breaking Storms<\/strong>

Only six years separate Florence and Helene, but these \u201conce-in-a-thousand-year\u201d hurricanes have much in common. Along with other storms that have hit our state, Helene offers lessons \u2014 and a warning…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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The Undersea Vision of Fabien Cousteau<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Building the \u201cISS of the Ocean\u201d<\/strong>

PROTEUS\u2122 \u2014 the undersea equivalent of the International Space Station \u2014 will speed scientific discovery and may even spur medical breakthroughs…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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The Guide to Coastal Living<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Storm Readiness and Recovery Basics<\/strong>

Here’s practical information for you and your community during and after a major storm…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Tracking Loggerheads<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The Mysteries of Sea Turtle Migration<\/strong>

Satellite tagging on Bald Head Island reveals that loggerheads cover long distances up and down the East Coast \u2014 and beyond…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Hurricane Hazel<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

October 15th, 1954<\/strong>

\u201cShe had torn the south-facing beaches of Brunswick County all to hell and gone, wrecking the crab-and-fish houses and putting great schooners up into yards in Southport, and thrown fishing boats onto main streets in Morehead City and Beaufort.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Mapping the Impacts of North Carolina\u2019s Poultry Industry<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A Novel Solution to a Lack of Public Data<\/strong>

How do concentrated animal feeding operations and their waste impact our state\u2019s waterways?\u00a0<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Plastic from the Mountains to the Sea<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Researchers and Community Members Join Forces on Plastic Pollution in North Carolina<\/strong>

From plastic trash along creeks and rivers, to microplastics in waterways \u2014 and in our bloodstreams \u2014 plastic pollution is present on every continent, including Antarctica…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Hook, Line & Science<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Shrinking Fish, Saving Manta Rays, and More<\/strong>

Scientists discover a global phenomenon \u2014 shrinking fish \u2014 but the reasons behind it aren\u2019t clear cut…
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Coastwatch Classroom<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

NC Stream Watch\u2019s Indoor-Outdoor Classrooms<\/strong>

\u201cWe have goals to raise awareness about natural resource careers earlier, rather than waiting until people are in college \u2014 trying to spark those little nuggets of this is a possibility<\/em> early on.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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For Autumn Appetites<\/strong>

Here’s what to make this Fall — with videos about how to make it…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Coastal Currents<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

News and Research Updates<\/strong>

New fellows, new hires, and exciting new projects…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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The Contamination of Indigenous Lands<\/strong><\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

BONUS CONTENT FROM THE SUMMER 2024 ISSUE<\/strong>

Health issues are becoming more frequent for “The People of the Falling Star.” The answers may lie at their feet…\u00a0<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Most Popular<\/h2>\n

Sharks, sea level rise, the ISS of the Ocean, and a “river of time.” Articles, features, new and old favorites. Here’s what our readers have been perusing the most…<\/p>\n \n

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North Carolina’s True Ghost Story<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A Tale of Carbon, Salt, and Sea Level Rise<\/strong>

A new study is using satellite imagery to predict the next ghost forests.<\/em>..<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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The Guide to Coastal Living<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Bulkheads: Challenges and Tips<\/strong>

Bulkheads sometimes are cheaper to install, but the long-term costs of maintenance can be steep…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Catching up with John Mallette<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The Untold Stories of African Americans in North Carolina\u2019s Seafood Industry<\/strong><\/strong>

\u201cAs long as I was around a boat and I was on the water, I really didn\u2019t care about anything else.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Seashells of North Carolina<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Excerpts from the Updated and Expanded New Edition<\/strong>

Beachcombers and researchers alike have revered the original publication for decades. North Carolina Sea Grant and UNC Press have just released the latest edition\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Ancient Oyster Fisheries<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Old Practices and What They Reveal<\/strong>

Indigenous peoples sustained massive oyster fisheries for 5,000 to 10,000 years \u2014 or longer…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Hook, Line & Science<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The Award-Winning Series for Anglers<\/strong>

Saving the red snapper, angling around windmills, and the night life of oyster toadfish…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Soul of the Soil<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The Contamination of Indigenous Lands<\/strong>

Health issues are becoming more frequent among the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe. The answers may lie at their feet…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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1,000 More Miles<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

New Fish Passage Facilities Restore Access to NC Habitat<\/strong>

Updates at the Blewett Falls Hydroelectric Project now allow American eel and other fish to access previously blocked upstream riverine habitat\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Letter from the Executive Director<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The Latest Updates from North Carolina Sea Grant<\/strong>

June marked the start of another hurricane season, and NOAA has projected above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity through November 30th…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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How Climate Change Affects Your Health<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Infographics on Air Quality and Heat Waves<\/strong>

Global warming impacts human health, especially during summertime…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Rip Currents Safety<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Know Your Options<\/strong>

Over a million people have seen this poster in 2024. Share it and save a life…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Vital Signs: Caribbean Creep<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Warming Waters and the Spread of New Species<\/strong>

More species are moving into the Mid-Atlantic…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Safety Alert: Hurricane Season Is Here<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Tips, Tools, and Resources<\/strong>

New guidance from NOAA advises people\u00a0not\u00a0to focus on a specific storm category. A storm’s \u201cscale\u201d only reflects the strongest winds near the center of the storm\u00a0\u2014\u00a0not\u00a0potentially life-threatening flooding from storm surge or rain…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Special Announcement: The NC Coastal Conference Returns to the Coast<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Registration is now open.<\/strong>

This year’s conference will again feature a wide array of presentations that address pressing issues for our state\u2019s coastal communities and ecosystems…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Mariner’s Menu<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

New Cooking Videos<\/strong>

Here’s what to make — and how to make it. <\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Creature Feature: Conan O\u2019Brien Worms, Sea Dragons, and Ocean Aliens<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

BONUS CONTENT from the SPRING 2024 issue<\/strong>

Recent research proves the ocean contains no shortage of curiosities…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Browse by Subject<\/h2>\n

No matter what you’re looking for, there’s a good chance we’ve covered it over the last 45 years. <\/p>\n \n

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Ice to Ocean<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

As glaciers melt and seas rise, new findings about ground elevations at the coast confirm that the battle between land and sea has become increasingly one-sided \u2014 and that an ecological transformation of coastal NC has begun.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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The Rip Currents Safety Poster<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Share this poster. Print it out and put it up — and save a life.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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What\u2019s the Deal with that Big Blue Crab on the Beach?<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A new species has arrived in North Carolina \u2014 and you might even find one in your garage.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Mariner’s Menu: Spring\u2019s Savory Dishes<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Spring\u2019s Savory Dishes: Crab and Shrimp Salad, Fresh Deviled Clams, Broiled Soft Crabs With Basil-butter Sauce <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Can Fish Bones Protect Us from the Sun?<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Researchers investigate a sustainable alternative to harmful UV filters in sunscreens.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Creature Feature: Conan O\u2019Brien Worms, Sea Dragons, and Ocean Aliens<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Recent research from the Caribbean to the U.K. to Antarctica proves the ocean contains no shortage of curiosities.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Emerging Contaminants: Mystery in the Cape Fear<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

New testing reveals eight previously unrecorded forms of PFAS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Are Fishing and Boating Regulations Protecting Endangered Whales?<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The North Atlantic right whale is a critically endangered species, with fewer than 400 estimated alive today. Two leading causes of right whale mortality are fishing gear and vessels.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Hook, Line & Science<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Fishing at Wind Farms, Live Imaging Sonar, and More…<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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\n March 26, 2024<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

The Straits by Skipjack<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

From the short dock along Lida Pigott\u2019s cut in Gloucester off the north side of The Straits, on as blustery a Sunday summer afternoon as one might want, the 28-foot skipjack Natty Lou headed out, her mainsail reefed.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Vital Signs: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Highest Levels<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

50 Leading Scientists on \u201cUnprecedented\u201d Human-Caused Global Warming<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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The Guide to Coastal Living<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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