{"id":30833,"date":"2025-04-02T16:34:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/?page_id=30833"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:50:24","slug":"spring-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/spring-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\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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Hook, Line & Science <\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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

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

Spring 2025: Renewal and Growth<\/strong>

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

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