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Summer temperatures are upon us, and tip-toe racing across hot sand and into the ocean is this season\u2019s NC Olympic competition. We have some great resources to help you and your family and friends\u2019 balancing act for indoor and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The updated and expanded Seashells of North Carolina<\/strong><\/a><\/em> brings great opportunities for reading \u2014 and then exploring. With new photos and descriptions, you\u2019ll be prepared for a late evening stroll along the beach or sound. The wonderful work of North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s former communication director Katie Mosher \u2014 along with our coastal educational specialist Erika Young, science communicator Carrie Clower, our colleagues at UNC Press, and a number of partners \u2014 is available at NC aquariums and many bookstores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Susan White, Executive Director, North Carolina Sea Grant. Photo courtesy of Roger Winstead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re heading into the water during this peak beach season, check out our Rip Current Safety poster<\/a><\/strong> or this video with the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue<\/strong><\/a>. Know your options, and help spread the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June marked the start of another hurricane season, and NOAA has projected above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity through November 30th. It\u2019s never too early to review and prepare in advance of storms. You\u2019ll find helpful information on hurricane preparation (and recovery) from NOAA<\/strong><\/a>, the National Weather Service<\/strong><\/a>, and ReadyNC.gov<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summertime also can heighten the health effects of climate change<\/a><\/strong>. Heat-related health impacts in particular are only increasing across our state, and being aware and prepared is critical. The NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency Heat Action Plan includes a new toolkit for local governments and communities<\/a><\/strong>. In addition, the NCDHHS\u2019s Division of Public Health has developed a Heat Health Alert System<\/a><\/strong>, which sends out warnings by email when forecasts call for unhealthy temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all the heat, maybe you\u2019d prefer to stay indoors and try a new recipe. This issue\u2019s edition of Mariner\u2019s Menu<\/a><\/strong><\/em> not only includes new dishes but also videos about how to prepare them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also wanted to remind you that the NC Coastal Conference<\/a><\/strong> returns this year. The Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern will serve as the site of this year\u2019s conference. Whenever the conference takes place at our coast, demand is always high. Register here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s conference includes a special \u201cShape of the Coast\u201d event on opening day. We\u2019ll post the agenda soon, and sponsorship opportunities<\/a><\/strong> are still available. You can check for updates on the Coastal Conference here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Summer and Fall will bring many more events, too, not to mention all the other latest news from North Carolina Sea Grant<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay cool and safe. We look forward to seeing you at the coast. Keep us posted on your whereabouts, and please always feel free to send your ideas: snwhite3@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susan White, Executive Director
North Carolina Sea Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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