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CCRG Teams Launch New Projects on Sharks, Crabs, HABs, and Resilience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Four new projects from the Community Collaborative Research Grant Program are coupling scientific expertise with local knowledge. This year\u2019s CCRG recipients include researchers and community members working together to address shark depredation, blue crab aquaculture, harmful algal blooms, and resilience education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 DNA Detectives: Working with Local Charter Fishermen to Understand Shark Depredation Events in North Carolina<\/strong>
Scientific lead: Joel Fodrie, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Scientific co-lead: Chelsea Black, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Local knowledge expert: Anthony Procida, Grassy Sound Charters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project will identify shark species involved in depredation \u2014 when predators steal fish from a catch before fishers land it. The collaboration will generate data about depredation events across the three major Cape regions in North Carolina that impact the charter fishing community, and it will be the first study to use DNA techniques to identify shark species involved in depredation in our state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Utilizing Advanced Technology for Automated<\/strong> Plankton Sampling and Counting in Hatcheries<\/strong>
Scientific co-lead: David Cerino, Carteret Community College
Local knowledge expert: Samuel Thomas, Thomas Seafood<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project will enhance the efficiency and accuracy of plankton monitoring and sampling within the blue crab hatchery system at Thomas Seafood. The team will address current bottlenecks in data collection and improve the overall management of plankton cultures, which serve as a vital food source for blue crab larvae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Community-led Validation of a Remote<\/strong> Sensing and Deep Learning Approach to Identify<\/strong> Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins<\/strong> in the Chowan River and Tributaries of the<\/strong> Albemarle Sound<\/strong>
Scientific co-lead: Lisa Satterwhite, Duke University
Local knowledge expert: Colleen Karl, Chowan Edenton Environmental Group<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CyanoHABs (a type of harmful algal bloom) are an increasing environmental health concern, with documented negative impacts for people and animals. Using comprehensive water analysis and satellite remote sensing, this project will support real-time public health advisories to limit community exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Supporting Community-Driven Resilience<\/strong> Education and Research<\/strong>
Scientific lead: Kathryn Stevenson, NC State University
Local knowledge experts: teachers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This collaboration aims to support ecological, psychological, and community resilience through public schools, amplifying Sea Grant\u2019s \u201cReady, Set, Resilience\u201d partnership with Duke Marine Lab\u2019s Community Science Program. It draws on the wisdom of middle school teachers \u2014 experts in educational techniques and experienced front-line responders to student needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Sea Grant and the NC Water Resources Research Institute administer the CCRG Program in partnership with the William R. Kenan Jr. Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Margaret Wack<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 <\/em>Community Collaborative Research Grants<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Savannah Roth, Sea-Space Grant Fellow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stormwater Ponds Get Real-Time Tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Savannah Roth, the new joint research fellow with North Carolina Sea Grant and NC Space Grant, will use a cutting-edge approach to manage flooding and water quality. Roth, a Ph.D. student at NC State University in biological and agricultural engineering, plans to improve the performance of stormwater ponds through real-time control technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for students to utilize tools and data sets from NASA and NOAA or that are commercially available,\u201d says Sandy Canfield, assistant director of NC Space Grant. Canfield says Sea-Space Fellows can incorporate remote-sensing data resources in their projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to learn more about integrating remote-sensing and weather data into operational decision-making,\u201d says Roth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roth says real-time control technology (RTC) provides municipal managers with data-driven decision-making tools that automate stormwater pond performance. Municipalities can build and operate RTC systems at a fraction of the cost of commercial products, she adds, making them more accessible to communities with fewer resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project will pilot-test a process that can be retroactively applied in many different locations,\u201d says Aman Kohli, research and program coordinator for NC Sea Grant. \u201cThe transferability potential for this work is huge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Carrie Clower<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 <\/em>Sea-Space Fellowships<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
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Mason Ibrahim, Hook, Line & Science Communication Fellow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hook, Line & Science<\/em> Nets a New Fellow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Duke University\u2019s Mason Ibrahim has begun her year-long Hook, Line & Science<\/em> Communication Fellowship, summarizing recent ocean and fisheries science in lay-friendly stories for North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s award-winning Hook, Line & Science <\/em>series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m especially passionate about helping inform the local community, not only by sharing the information they\u2019re seeking, but also by introducing science deeply connected to their livelihood or craft,\u201d Ibrahim says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Sea Grant fisheries specialists Scott Baker and Sara Mirabilio co-curate the Hook, Line & Science series, which has provided over 300 stories on topics of interest to fishing enthusiasts and others since 2018. Along the way, Hook, Line & Science<\/em> won a national APEX Grand Award for Publication Excellence<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ibrahim received a Marine Science and Conservation Scholarship in 2023 from Duke\u2019s Nicholas School of the Environment. \u201cExcellent communication skills are vital to a successful science career,\u201d says Mirabilio. \u201cWhen research findings are communicated concisely and simply, it can build support for research, influence behavior, and support informed decision-making at the individual, community, and governmental levels to help solve societal issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication skills should be required training for every scientist, Baker adds. \u201cAnd this fellowship provides ample practical writing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Ruthie Froning<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 <\/em>Hook, Line, & Science<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
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From the Oyster Photo Exhibit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Oyster Photo Exhibit Travels the Coast<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Sea Grant and the NC Oyster Trail have teamed up on a traveling photo exhibit. Photos celebrate the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of oysters and the people who help sustain this vital coastal resource. To bring the exhibit to your community, fill out this short form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe exhibit connects people to the coastal heritage of North Carolina, while raising awareness about the role oysters play in healthy ecosystems and resilient communities,\u201d says Jane Harrison, coordinator for the NC Oyster Trail and coastal economics specialist for North Carolina Sea Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibit includes seven 3-by-3-foot displays, each highlighting a different aspect of North Carolina\u2019s oyster story, from restoring coastal ecosystems to supporting local businesses. Beautiful and informative panels feature farmers, scientists, harvesters, and entrepreneurs who are helping oysters thrive in our state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best part about oyster farming is being out on the water,\u201d says Ryan Bethea, oyster farmer and owner of Oysters Carolina. \u201cAnd oysters are delicious.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibit is designed for museums, aquariums, libraries, classrooms, visitor centers, and other venues, with options to wall-mount displays with pushpins or on metal stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, email Jane Harrison at jane_harrison@ncsu.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 NC Oyster Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shell Show Celebrates Seashells of North Carolina<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The team behind the latest edition of Seashells of North Carolina<\/em> held a book signing in May at the North Carolina Shell Show in Morehead City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For decades, beachcombers and malacologists alike had turned to Hugh Porter\u2019s classic guide to identify and learn about shells sprinkled along the Carolina coastline. The latest Seashells<\/em> edition builds on Porter\u2019s work. New illustrations by Georgia Minnich help identify shell shapes, leading beachcombers to descriptions and photos for final identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think this edition is concise enough for the casual beachcomber and specific enough for research purposes,\u201d says Erika Young, coastal and marine education specialist at North Carolina Sea Grant. \u201cMy most pivotal learning experience about NC\u2019s shells was Dr. Hugh Porter\u2019s display at the Institute of Marine Science as a graduate student. It was an honor to work on this book and continue his legacy for mollusk lovers everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former North Carolina Sea Grant communication director, Katie Mosher, served as editor for the new edition, which arose out of a partnership with The University of North Carolina Press, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the North Carolina Shell Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sea Grant\u2019s new NC STEM Policy Fellows (left to right): Riley Ragain, Natalie Schulte, Hillary Dimig,
Mariely Vega G\u00f3mez, Kamya Bates, and Katherine Elizabeth Hollinger Beatty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NC STEM Policy Fellows Begin Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Six NC STEM Policy Fellows are beginning year-long roles in high-level state government offices. The fellowships provide in-state career opportunities for recent graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis cohort represents a strong group of emerging leaders, ready to bring their STEM expertise to the policymaking process,\u201d says Aman Kohli, research and program coordinator for North Carolina Sea Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Sea Grant administers the STEM Policy Fellowship Program, now in its sixth year, with a generous matching grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and support from some of the host offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese fellowships provide a vital bridge between science and policy within state government,\u201d says North Carolina Sea Grant deputy director John Fear. \u201cWe\u2019re especially excited to welcome another new host office this year \u2014 the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Mariely Vega G\u00f3mez<\/em><\/strong> holds a Ph.D. in biology from NC State University. She will work with the State Energy Office within the Department of Environmental Quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI look forward to gaining insights into how scientific findings are translated into policy to create real-world impact,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Katherine Elizabeth Hollinger Beatty<\/em><\/strong> holds a Ph.D. in atmospheric science from NC State and will work with the NC Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough the NC STEM Policy Fellowship, I hope to strengthen my ability to translate scientific research into practical policy solutions,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Kamya Bates<\/em><\/strong> holds a master\u2019s in earth and marine sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She will work with the State Energy Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI look forward to the opportunity to learn more about energy efficiency within North Carolina and how to best serve North Carolina citizens,\u201d says Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Riley Ragain<\/em><\/strong> holds a master\u2019s in coastal and ocean policy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and will work with the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI look forward to gaining real-world experience in policy beyond the academic setting,\u201d says Ragain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hillary Dimig<\/em><\/strong>, a Ph.D. candidate in nanoscience at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, will work with the NC Biotechnology Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to work with an organization with influence on economic development, education, health, and more for the people of this state,\u201d says Dimig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Natalie Schulte <\/em><\/strong>holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Duke University and will work with the NC Department of Commerce Office of Science, Technology, and Innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want to gain greater expertise in communicating about North Carolina\u2019s science initiatives to a wider audience to promote the importance of science in our economy,\u201d says Schulte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Ruthie Froning<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 <\/em>STEM Policy Fellowships<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
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A Mountains to Sea Fellow is studying the green porcelain crab\u2019s northward move.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

New Projects Investigate Runoff, Radon, Algal Blooms, and More<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Seven graduate students are leading new studies that address key issues across the state. North Carolina Sea Grant and the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute have selected six new joint Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellows, and the Stormwater Consortium is supporting the seventh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Ella Moore, NC State University<\/em><\/strong>
Importance of Landfill Leachate as a Source of Biologically Available Nitrogen to North Carolina Coastal Waters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project uses a fluorescence model to determine how much leachate from landfills \u2014 a source of concern for coastal water quality \u2014 is present in tributary streams to the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico estuaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Glory Kidimbu, East Carolina University<\/em><\/strong>
Invasive Species and Precipitation Shifts Influence Disease Dynamics in Aquatic Ecosystems<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are emerging biological contaminants and other environmental pressures shaping diseases and the risks of transmission in aquatic systems?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Kaylee Luchansky, UNC Wilmington<\/em><\/strong>
Biomanipulation of Zooplankton to Reduce Eutrophication in B. Everett Jordan Lake, North Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This study looks at uses of zooplankton to control algae and then will apply potential solutions in natural conditions at Jordan Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Mason Hale, NC State University<\/em><\/strong>
Time Series Radon-in-Water: An Eastern Wake County Well Water Study<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The radioactive gas radon \u2014 with its associated health risks, including lung and stomach cancer \u2014 requires a detailed study of its presence in private wells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Mic Schulte, East Carolina University<\/em><\/strong>
Expanding Coastal Invasion Frontiers: Examining the Impacts of Oyster Reef Restoration on the Success of Invasive Green Porcelain Crabs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project investigates the impacts of living shoreline design on \u201cCaribbean creep\u201d \u2014 the northward expansion of tropical and subtropical species \u2014 by focusing primarily on the green porcelain crab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Samantha Bell, UNC Chapel Hill<\/em><\/strong>
Determination of Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation from Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The frequency and intensity of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms has increased in all 50 states, as well as around the globe, and understanding the health risks of exposure through inhalation is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the Stormwater Consortium is supporting Jaime Cardenas at Wake Forest University for his study of the use of special fabrics to reduce excess nutrients and microorganisms in stormwater runoff at High Rock Lake in North Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mountains to Sea Fellowships are open to all full-time graduate students in North Carolina\u2019s colleges and universities in the fields of social science, education, communication, natural science, engineering, economics, or policy. Fellows conduct their research under the guidance of a faculty advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Margaret Wack<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 <\/em>Mountains to Sea Fellowships<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
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Credit: The Sunny Day Flooding Project.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Land-Based Sensors Offer a New Look at Coastal Flooding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Sea Grant researcher Katherine Anarde and her team are studying flooding in three NC communities \u2014 Beaufort, Sea Level, and Carolina Beach \u2014 by using a network of land-based sensors. The research offers a new picture of coastal flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications Earth and Environment <\/em>published their study, which the Washington Post<\/em> and The News & Observer <\/em>covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partially funded by an NC Sea Grant Core Research Funding Grant, the research provides \u201cnew estimates of flood frequency\u201d by installing an open-source network of sensors in stormwater drains and adjacent roadways. The study then compares data to tide-gauges that record the height of rising and falling tides, as well as other parameters such as wind speed and direction and temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team has found a mismatch between the number of flood events and measurements from tide-gauges. In short, coastal communities flood more often than the number of \u201chigh-tide flooding days\u201d that NOAA tide-gauges project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the research team\u2019s findings, land-based sensors offer an additional tool for measuring a range of flooding events. \u201cImproving the accuracy of coastal flood measures is critical for identifying the impacts of sea-level rise and developing effective adaptation strategies,\u201d the team wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Rebecca Jones<\/em>
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Permuda Island Reserve. Credit: E. Woodward\/N.C. Coastal Reserve CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Can Oyster Farming Stabilize Shorelines?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sam Holberg, the new North Carolina Coastal Research Fellow, is studying floating oyster aquaculture and how it may influence shoreline change by lessening wave energy. Holberg plans to work with participating oyster lease holders adjacent to Permuda Island Reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am especially looking forward to engaging with stakeholders, whether it be from Sea Grant, the Reserve, or the local oyster farming community,\u201d says Holberg, a doctoral student in biological and agricultural engineering at NC State University. \u201cI am excited to learn from their perspectives and translate this research into actionable solutions that will hopefully make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional shoreline stabilization methods are costly and potentially disruptive, and Holberg\u2019s results may suggest areas to expand farming that would also stabilize coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis research project holds significant promise for informing coastal engineering approaches,\u201d says Justin Ridge, research coordinator for the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve. \u201cWe value the opportunity to generate new insights at a location that has historically received less scientific attention.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holberg will share his findings with oyster growers throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Sea Grant and the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve jointly fund the fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Carrie Clower<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Coastal Research Fellowship<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FROM THE FALL 2025 ISSUE<\/strong>
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