{"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":"2025-09-11T16:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:13:28","slug":"home2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Science & News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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Why Are Bonnethead Sharks on the Move?<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

What 44 Sharks from the North Edisto River Can Tell Us<\/strong>

Water temperatures may hold the answer…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Will North Carolina\u2019s Blue Crabs Go Extinct?<\/strong><\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The Future of the State\u2019s Most Valuable Commercial Fishery<\/strong>\u00a0

Environmental stressors may push blue crab populations to their breaking point…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Turtle Road<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Coastal NC Turtles — and More — from Bland Simpson <\/strong>

“He had just tried to get a snapper off of Old Greensboro Highway with a stick and his bare hands and arms, and that beast had bitten and slashed him till he looked as if he had been in a knife fight…”<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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A New World for Microbes<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Investigating the Plastisphere<\/strong>

Former Sea Grant fellow Austin Gray is exploring what happens when microbes meet microplastics…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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PFAS, Arsenic, and Trade-Offs<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina’s Deeper Well Solution<\/strong>

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Flooding, Hurricanes, and Community Perspectives<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Carteret County and Ocracoke, North Carolina<\/strong><\/strong>

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Across the Atlantic<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Marine Protected Areas<\/strong>: Ghana\u2019s Dance with Conservation Efforts<\/strong>

Funding cuts, policy delays, and climate pressures threaten to derail Ghana\u2019s first marine protected area, putting livelihoods and biodiversity at risk…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Waste Not, Want Not<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Recycling Wastewater for Potable Use<\/strong>

A new project explores wastewater renewal…<\/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>

Landing the biggest dolphinfish, finding black sea bass, predicting tournament winners, and more…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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

Print it out, put it up, or share the link. And save a life…<\/strong>
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Mariner’s Menu<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Summertime Delights<\/strong>

Enjoy summer with choice fish cakes and easy shrimp rolls…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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

News and Research<\/strong>

The South Atlantic Release Rodeo kicks off, land-based sensors offer a new look at coastal flooding, and more\u2026<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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SPRING 2025<\/p>\n

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INSIDE THE SPRING 2025 ISSUE…<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Off the North Carolina Coast<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Shipwrecks, Turbidities, and Other Wonders<\/strong>

You never know what you’ll find if you take a ride in a submersible and explore the unique creatures and geological features along the ocean floor…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Gearing Up<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

How to Keep Terrapins out of Blue Crab Pots<\/strong>

Small gear adjustments can have a big impact…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Safeguarding Water<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Legislative Gaps and Innovative Solutions<\/strong>

A new approach to watershed health protects the Falls Lake drinking water supply for 500,000 North Carolina residents…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Across the Atlantic<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: The Silent Threat to Oceans and Livelihoods<\/strong>

Can Ghana reverse its declining marine resources?<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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PET Predators<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Can New Bacteria Transform Ocean Cleanup?<\/strong>

Chemical and biomolecular engineer Nathan Crook and student Tianyu Li at NC State University are developing a microorganism that can break down and absorb plastic waste…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Vital Signs<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

NOAA\u2019s Global Climate Report<\/strong>

Last year brought unprecedented high temperatures and numerous severe weather events…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Networks of Recovery<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Findings from the JustWater Project<\/strong>

From Matthew to Helene, the North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network has connected organizations and vulnerable communities…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Climate Change in the Napa Valley of Oysters<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Global Warming and NC\u2019s Most Important Shellfish<\/strong>

Rising seas and warming temperatures pose challenges for a critical, eco-friendly industry…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Red Snapper Hideaways, Lunar Luck, and More<\/strong><\/strong>

The latest research and news from the award-winning series for anglers… <\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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

Algal Blooms<\/strong>: How to Stay Safe<\/strong>

How can we avoid harmful algal blooms?<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Mariner\u2019s Menu<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Springtime Specials<\/strong>

Here’s how to enjoy Crab Cakes with Wasabi Sauce and Cream of Shrimp Soup…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Know Your Options<\/strong>

Share this poster and save a life…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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

News and Updates<\/strong>

A novel crop resilience project earns new funding, and much more…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Spring 2025: Renewal and Growth<\/strong>

Susan White remembers a Sea Grant giant…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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WINTER 2025<\/p>\n

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Accounting for the Unaccounted<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Thousands Hoped for Any Word of Family and Friends After Helene<\/strong>

Volunteer operators for a Community Emergency Response Team updated a database that provided responders with GPS coordinates to check as they searched mountains, valleys, and riversides…\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Teachers on the Tower (video)<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Frying Pan Tower: A Platform for Educators<\/strong><\/strong>

What better way to give educators more tools to teach about the ocean than to take them out into the Graveyard of the Atlantic?<\/em> <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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A Booming Industry \u2014 And a New Threat<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina Oysters Face Unexplained \u201cMass Mortality Events\u201d<\/strong>

A cutting-edge project is addressing \u201cthe biggest hindrance to sustainable oyster aquaculture development in the Southeast.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Early Warnings<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Satellite Imagery May Help Protect Coastal Forests from Climate Change<\/strong>

A former\u00a0North Carolina Sea Grant-Space Grant Fellow\u00a0is pioneering a new method that will inform conservation planning.<\/em>..<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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The 2024 NC Coastal Conference in Review<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A Look Back at the Biggest NC Sea Grant Gathering to Date<\/strong>

The 2024 North Carolina Coastal Conference in November brought together over 330 coastal enthusiasts…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Managing Coastal Nitrogen Pollution<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Lessons from New Bern<\/strong>

Engineered solutions help to maintain coastal resilience and protect local economies…<\/em> <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Environmental Sentinels<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Microplastics and Metals in Oysters<\/strong>

\u201cOur goal is to provide scientific data in context that can aid decision-making and dispel misinformation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Mind the Gap<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Findings from the UN\u2019s\u00a02024 Emissions Gap Report<\/em><\/strong>

As emissions reach all-time highs, far more stringent goals are necessary to keep global warming under a threshold that would make heightened climate impacts unstoppable…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Anglers vs. River Otters, Why We Fish Where We Do, and More<\/strong>

Here’s the the latest science and news for anglers<\/em>…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Vital Signs: New Sea Level Rise Projections for North Carolina<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The NC Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel’s Report<\/strong>

A new report\u00a0predicts marked sea level rise on the northern, central, and southern NC coast by 2050 and 2100…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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

From Shore to Shady Spots: Plants That Thrive on Our Coast<\/strong>

Eco-friendly native plants and smart gardening practices can help to create healthy and beautiful coastal landscapes…\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Public Trust<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Bland Simpson Recounts “A Fisherman Challenged at Rich Inlet”<\/strong>

“If you don\u2019t let us fish in peace, the Attorney General\u2019s office and the\u00a0News & Observer\u00a0will soon learn there is a private North Carolina ocean beach not open to the public.”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Mariner’s Menu: Winter Wonders<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Saut\u00e9ed Tuna Steaks with Tarragon<\/strong>, Baked Clams with Garlic Butter<\/strong>, and Oyster Fritters<\/strong>

Enjoy these seasonal favorites from North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s popular online seafood guide…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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

News and Opportunities from North Carolina Sea Grant<\/strong>

Two open fellowships, a new paid apprenticeship in the commercial seafood industry, a look ahead at an ocean acidification education project, and more…<\/em><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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FALL 2024<\/p>\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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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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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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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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North Carolina’s True Ghost Story<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SPRING 2024<\/p>\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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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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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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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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Sunny with a Chance of Floods<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

When people see photos of Carolina Beach\u2019s flooded Canal Drive, they might assume those waters lapping against the doorways of a residential neighborhood mean the area had just experienced a severe storm or hurricane. Locals know, however, it is just as likely the deluge was not related to a storm at all but rather an example of \u201cnuisance\u201d flooding.<\/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 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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Creature Feature: Conan O\u2019Brien Worms, Sea Dragons, and Ocean Aliens<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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

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

The Guide to Coastal Living provides North Carolinians with quick information about how to address coastal hazards and how to live in a coastal environment. The series launches with this look at living shorelines \u2014 a strategy that provides invaluable benefits to our communities and coast.<\/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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Warming Waters<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

50-year Trend in Atlantic Hurricane Escalation<\/strong>

New research shows changes to Atlantic hurricanes over the past 50 years, with storms developing and strengthening faster…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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The Impact of Sea Level Rise on Tidal Marshes<\/strong>

This lesson plan for high school students includes an interactive slideshow, map, worksheets, and more…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Crab and Shrimp Salad, Fresh Deviled Clams, Broiled Soft Crabs with Basil-Butter Sauce, and Baked Grouper Fillets with Mushrooms…<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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

A Sneak Peek at the Summer 2024 issue <\/strong>

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

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Climate & Society: Is Climate Change Creating More Pirates?<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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Vital Signs: Seven More Feet?<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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Using a new acoustic recording device, a research team captured the underwater soundscape and compared it to recordings that the U.S. Navy made decades ago.<\/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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In 1998, Katie Mosher began what would become a 25-year commitment to Coastwatch<\/em> magazine and North Carolina Sea Grant.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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