{"id":29726,"date":"2025-01-23T16:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T21:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/?p=29726"},"modified":"2025-03-18T17:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T21:03:36","slug":"winter-2025-coastal-currents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/winter-2025-coastal-currents\/","title":{"rendered":"Coastal Currents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Commercial Fishing Academy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hziRhMtJPF0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jumpstart a Career Working the Water with the South Atlantic Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>DEADLINE: <strong>FEBRUARY 23<\/strong>.<br>APPLY <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Carteret.edu\/fish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In March, Carteret Community College (CCC) is offering a unique paid apprenticeship program for the South Atlantic commercial seafood industry.&nbsp; Apply by February 23 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Carteret.edu\/fish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The apprenticeship program will prepare people for rewarding careers in commercial fishing, providing the skills and credentials needed to boost employability in the seafood industry.&nbsp;The program will offer participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. Coast Guard Approved Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Certification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential gear, including a lifejacket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarship monies to cover course fees for the commercial fishing academy training hosted by CCC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel lodging for the six-day, on-site, training held on the CCC campus in Morehead City, N.C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakfast and dinner, starting with dinner on March 23, and ending with breakfast on March 30.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel assistance, on a case-by-case basis, for participants not local to North Carolina\u2019s Crystal Coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on, on-water experience and knowledge via a 100-hour apprenticeship following academy completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s broad consensus that just being a good fisherman is not enough to&nbsp;prosper in the industry anymore, due to the multitude of challenges associated with it,&#8221; says Sara Mirabilio, fisheries extension specialist for North Carolina Sea Grant. &#8220;Demonstrating sound business practices and being financially literate, along with possessing a mix of relevant technical and interpersonal skills, are needed to prosper. And further, field-based, hands-on training, such as through an apprenticeship program, is critical for&nbsp;workforce development in the fishing and&nbsp;aquaculture industries.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The apprenticeship program is made possible through grant funding to North Carolina Sea Grant from the National Sea Grant Office\u2019s \u201cFY23 Young Fishermen\u2019s Career Development Projects.\u201d Partners also include Sea Grant programs in South Carolina and Georgia, as well as with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Carteret.edu\/fish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Launch your career today<\/a><\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications Open for North Carolina Sea Grant&#8217;s Coastal Flooding Fellow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>APPLY <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.ncsu.edu\/postings\/213588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Carolina Sea Grant is seeking a Coastal Flooding Fellow to work out of the Sea Grant office in Morehead City, N.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Coastal Flooding Fellow will coordinate Sea Grant efforts with the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) on continued engagement with communities on the North Carolina coast and on expanding a network of regional water level sensors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job responsibilities will include advising SECOORA\u2019s product development team on technology and format enhancements needed in North Carolina, facilitating community discussions in NC on best sensor placement, and identifying station stewards who can perform periodic checks of sensors to identify and address technical issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Spiegler, North Carolina Sea Grant&#8217;s coastal resilience specialist, says duties will also include joining other South Atlantic Sea Grant programs in regional water level network virtual meetings, as well as the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)\u2019s national Engagement Community of Practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited to bring a graduate student onboard to further our work with SECOORA and other Sea Grant programs in the Southeast, and expanding our network of water level sensors in coastal North Carolina,&#8221; Spiegler says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.ncsu.edu\/postings\/213588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/20241113_young_erika003-e1733261104591-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/20241113_young_erika003-e1733261104591-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/20241113_young_erika003-e1733261104591-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/20241113_young_erika003-e1733261104591-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/20241113_young_erika003-e1733261104591-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/20241113_young_erika003-e1733261104591.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Erika Young, North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s coastal and marine education specialist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erika Young Receives Ocean Acidification Education Project Grant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Erika Young, North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s coastal and marine education specialist, is one of seven recipients of a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oceanacidification.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP)<\/a>&nbsp;Education Mini-grant Program award.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awarded projects are led across the nation by Tribal members, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and public organizations, filling some gaps in ocean acidification education and outreach and reaching new communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young is leading this project with Courtney Lamb, a seventh grade science teacher at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.robeson.k12.nc.us\/o\/lms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Littlefield Middle School<\/a>&nbsp;in Lumberton; both are members of the Lumbee Tribe. \u201cWe will be exceeding our ancestor\u2019s dreams for our tribe,\u201d says Lamb. \u201cThis work is about expanding expectations of the education of our youth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several counties in North Carolina face challenges and potential impacts of coastal and ocean acidification on local economies and ways of life. In response, Young and Lamb aim to improve environmental and ocean acidification literacy for the tribe and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project includes three main education modules in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/districts-schools\/federal-program-monitoring\/title-i-part\/title-i-distinguished-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title I schools<\/a>&nbsp;in four economically challenged counties in southeast NC: Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, and Scotland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI grew up in Robeson County and currently live in Hoke County. As a product of these areas, I want to elevate the knowledge base and empower students,\u201d says Young. \u201cIt\u2019s vital for our youth to see someone who shares their background and experiences in positions of knowledge, especially in the STEAM fields.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first module, students will learn how humans influence ocean and coastal acidification through hands-on activities. In the second, students focus on the scientific method by conducting their own investigations on the impacts of ocean acidification on shellfish. Finally, students will learn about trophic level and food web impacts of ocean acidification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ocean and coastal acidification are emerging issues that have far reaching impacts on ocean health and long-term sustainability of ecosystems and people. Ultimately, Young and Lamb hope to increase ocean acidification awareness and action, as well as foster interest in career pathways in NOAA mission disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to increase ocean understanding for several Sandhill school districts, connecting inland students to our coasts,\u201d says Frank L\u00f3pez, North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s extension director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student work will be highlighted and disseminated by North Carolina Sea Grant to increase reach and awareness of the program and ocean and coastal acidification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanacidification.noaa.gov\/funded-projects\/discovering-ocean-acidification-and-ocean-literacy-principles-for-underserved-areas-in-rural-north-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>more about the project<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212; Carrie Clower<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1705\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Robin-Fail-Field-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Robin-Fail-Field-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Robin-Fail-Field-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Robin-Fail-Field-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Robin-Fail-Field-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Robin-Fail-Field-scaled-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Robin-Fail-Field-scaled-1-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2025 National Knauss Fellowship Program Selects Five NC Finalists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NOAA and the National Sea Grant Office have announced their finalists for the 2025 class of the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Policy Fellowship Program. Of 88 finalists from 34 Sea Grant programs, five are from North Carolina: Robin Fail, Everett Craddock, Maylyn Hinson, Delaney McBride, and Hayden Rudd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s cohort exemplifies the passion and expertise necessary to address the evolving challenges facing our coasts and oceans,\u201d says Jonathan Pennock, director of the National Sea Grant College Program. \u201cWe are confident that their dedication to serving through science will lead to innovative solutions that sustain coastal and marine resources and communities for future generations.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fellowship is named in honor of John A. Knauss, the founder of the National Sea Grant Program, who also served as NOAA administrator. Selection for the fellowship is highly competitive, and the year-long program offers graduate students professional and educational experience in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNorth Carolina Sea Grant is extremely excited to have five Knauss finalists selected out of this year\u2019s very competitive national competition,\u201d says John Fear, deputy director of North Carolina Sea Grant. \u201cThese students hail from several of our state\u2019s excellent universities, and we look forward to seeing the careers of these individuals take off as they undertake their Knauss Fellowships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 Knauss fellows from North Carolina represent various graduate programs in environmental management, conservation, and policy at North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. These five finalists will serve in Washington, D.C., in the legislative and executive branches of government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Robin-Fail-headshot-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"image: Robin Fail.\" class=\"wp-image-21961\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robin Fail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Robin Fail<\/strong>&nbsp;is a doctoral candidate in marine science and conservation at Duke University. Her interests and fields of study include marine policy, political ecology, socioecological systems, human geography, and environmental justice. Her concern for human-environment relations fueled her research at Duke, which focused on values, social conflict, and policy in Maine&#8217;s aquaculture development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am thrilled about the opportunity to serve as a Knauss Fellow,\u201d says Fail. \u201cThis fellowship offers an unparalleled&nbsp;opportunity to explore a career in public service and contribute to national marine policy. After years&nbsp;of studying marine policy in my research, I look forward to working in an applied policy setting and serving American coasts and communities.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Craddock-Headshot-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"image: Everett Craddock.\" class=\"wp-image-21956\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Everett Craddock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everett Craddock<\/strong>&nbsp;obtained his master\u2019s degree last spring from Duke University, specializing in coastal environmental management. While at Duke, he researched development of a tool to prioritize historic structures and cultural resources for climate change adaptation in coastal national parks. His research interests include policy analysis, climate migration, disaster mitigation, and emergency preparedness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Knauss Fellowship presents a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of environmental policy and its practical application,\u201d Craddock says. \u201cI am excited to grow in my ability to support communities as they adapt to climate change.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Maylyn-Headshot-1024x698.jpeg\" alt=\"image: Maylyn Hinson.\" class=\"wp-image-21959\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maylyn Hinson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maylyn Hinson<\/strong>&nbsp;earned her master\u2019s in coastal and ocean policy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington earlier this year. Her research evaluated policy mechanisms facilitating state-level finfish mariculture development, specifically emphasizing the state\u2019s blue economy growth and food security. Following this, the UNCW Center for Marine Science invited her to present her research to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, and the Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Liz Klein.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor me, the Knauss Fellowship represents far more than a career steppingstone,\u201d says Hinson. \u201cIt is an unparalleled opportunity to actively participate in the national policy-making arena. I am excited to engage in the development of policies that thoughtfully integrate ecological considerations of our marine resources with the social and economic needs of coastal communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Delaney-McBride-Headshot-1024x780.jpg\" alt=\"image: Delaney McBride.\" class=\"wp-image-21957\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Delaney McBride.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delaney McBride<\/strong>&nbsp;is a graduate student in the Master of Public Administration and Environmental Studies dual degree program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is concentrating on policy analysis and environmental conservation and management. Her previous research has centered on the SeaHawk\/HawkEye nanosatellite project and water quality monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Knauss Fellowship presents an incredible opportunity to tackle today\u2019s most urgent marine challenges,\u201d says McBride. \u201cI\u2019m excited to work at the intersection of science and policy, advancing the responsible and sustainable management of our marine resources.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hayden_Headshot-1024x906.jpg\" alt=\"image: Hayden.\" class=\"wp-image-21958\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hayden Rudd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hayden Rudd<\/strong>&nbsp;is a doctoral student at NC State University studying forestry and environmental resources with a minor in water resources. Her research interests include coastal hydrology, extreme weather, water resource management, climate change adaptation, and groundwater quality. She is passionate about environmental issues and protecting our state\u2019s water resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to work on the Hill, where I&#8217;ll have a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of the relationship&nbsp;between scientific research and environmental&nbsp;policymaking,\u201d says Rudd. \u201cThis experience will advance my ability to contribute to informed policy development that supports sustainable management of coastal water systems and protects coastal communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These five finalists join the dozens of graduate students from North Carolina who have participated in the Knauss Fellowship program since 1979. Former fellows completing the program have become leaders in science, policy, and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/john-a-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more about the John A. Knauss Policy Fellowship Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212; Marlo Chapman<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sea Grant Welcomes New South Atlantic Reef Fish Extension and Communication Fellow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2360\" height=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Reef-Fish-fellow-Greyson-Webb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Reef-Fish-fellow-Greyson-Webb.jpg 2360w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Reef-Fish-fellow-Greyson-Webb-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Reef-Fish-fellow-Greyson-Webb-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Reef-Fish-fellow-Greyson-Webb-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Reef-Fish-fellow-Greyson-Webb-1536x1054.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Reef-Fish-fellow-Greyson-Webb-2048x1406.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greyson Webb, South Atlantic Reef Fish Extension and Communication Fellow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Greyson Webb is the new South Atlantic Reef Fish Extension and Communication Fellow. She will work with Sea Grant programs in the Southeast and with the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to work with Greyson,\u201d says Scott Baker, fisheries specialist with North Carolina Sea Grant. \u201cWith a background in journalism, Greyson is eager to perform outreach in the angling community and design a plan of work that advances anglers\u2019 understanding of our reef fish science and management challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Webb earned her bachelor&#8217;s degree in journalism and mass communication with a minor in sustainability from the George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C. With the Environmental Conservation Corps at the Sustainability Institute, she collaborated with government agencies and nonprofits to enhance coastal resilience, restore habitats, and safeguard vulnerable areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am honored and beyond excited to step into this role as the Reef Fish Extension and Communication Fellow with Sea Grant and the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council,\u201d says Webb. \u201cNot only is this fellowship an amazing personal opportunity to combine my skills, interests, and passions, but it\u2019s also an incredible chance to contribute to an exploratory project centered on collaboration, trust-building, and positive change in our fisheries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Webb also worked as a digital communications team lead for the Institute for International Economic Policy. She gained editorial experience at&nbsp;<em>Charleston Magazine<\/em>&nbsp;and has been involved with various student publications, including the&nbsp;<em>GW Hatchet<\/em>&nbsp;at GWU and&nbsp;<em>Legend<\/em>&nbsp;in Charleston, S.C. She was editor-in-chief at&nbsp;<em>Legend<\/em>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The South Atlantic Reef Fish Extension and Communication Fellowship is a collaborative effort of Sea Grant programs in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Webb\u2019s experience in communications will be an asset as she serves as a liaison among fishers, scientists, and managers on issues of reef fish management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Sea Grant Reef Fish Fellowship has been incredibly valuable to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, from the Best Fishing Practices Initiative to the Council\u2019s Citizen Science Program to our general outreach initiatives,\u201d says Christina Wiegand, a social scientist on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. \u201cNot only has the partnership allowed us to expand our outreach capacity, but it has brought in new perspectives, allowing us to continually update our outreach efforts in new and exciting ways. We\u2019re so excited to have Greyson on board and looking forward to seeing the new direction she takes the Fellowship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding for the fellowship is part of a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seagrant.noaa.gov\/Multistate-Sea-Grant-extension-team-awarded-24-million-to-share-inform-reef-fish-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">multi-region, multi-state reef fish extension and outreach programming effort<\/a>&nbsp;to support sustainable fisheries through communication. The program\u2019s goals are to translate the science coming from counts of great red snapper and greater amberjack and provide information on this work\u2019s process, discoveries, and implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Webb will work on projects that advance stakeholder understanding of reef fish issues and management, including advances in research related to red snapper, greater amberjack, and other managed reef fish species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a Charleston native, the communities and conservation issues I\u2019ll be engaging with hold a very special place in my heart,\u201d says Webb. \u201cI hope the efforts I put forth over the duration of this fellowship play a positive role in bridging the gap that exists in the world of fisheries to produce shared progress for our fishermen, scientists, management, and, of course, our marine ecosystems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/south-atlantic-reef-fish-extension-communication-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>more about the Reef Fisheries Fellowship<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212; Carrie Clower<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2432\" height=\"1262\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Kayelyn-Simmons-Knauss-scuba.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Kayelyn-Simmons-Knauss-scuba.jpg 2432w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Kayelyn-Simmons-Knauss-scuba-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Kayelyn-Simmons-Knauss-scuba-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Kayelyn-Simmons-Knauss-scuba-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Kayelyn-Simmons-Knauss-scuba-1536x797.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Kayelyn-Simmons-Knauss-scuba-2048x1063.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kayelyn Simmons, former Knauss fellow from North Carolina.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications Open for the 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UPDATE: CLOSED<\/strong>. <br>APPLY through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eseagrant.ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSeaGrant online portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications from North Carolina graduate students for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/john-a-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Dean John A. 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The deadline has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program places graduate students in Washington, D.C. to work on federal policies and processes that affect ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are seeking a wide pool of applicants, with experience in a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary studies,\u201d says Susan White, executive director of North Carolina Sea Grant. \u201cThrough the Knauss Fellowships, we strive to provide an educational and employment opportunity for current and recent graduate students of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 100 graduate students from North Carolina have served as Knauss fellows throughout the program\u2019s 40-year history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to nominate strong North Carolina students for this opportunity every year,\u201d says John Fear, North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s deputy director. \u201cCurrent and past fellows cite this vital professional experience in marine policy as a key influence on their career paths in science, policy, communications, and other fields.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the 2026 fellowship (which lasts February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027), a student must be enrolled towards a degree in a graduate program at any point between the onset of the 2024 Fall Term (quarter, trimester, semester, etc.) and February 19, 2025. The student\u2019s graduate degree program must be through an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. Territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are eligible regardless of nationality. Domestic and international students at accredited U.S. institutions may apply. 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