{"id":34096,"date":"2026-07-07T13:36:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/?p=34096"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T18:55:59","slug":"summer-2026-coastal-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/summer-2026-coastal-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"The NC Coastal Conference Returns This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">                                                                                               .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial.jpg\" data-fullsize=\"1536x1151\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view: Friday Center.\" class=\"wp-image-34098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Friday Center in Chapel Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Carolina Sea Grant hosts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Coastal Conference<\/a><\/strong> again this year, providing a key platform for advancing the well-being of our state\u2019s coastal regions. The two-day conference will kick off November 17 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference will feature a wide variety of presentations that address pressing issues for anyone interested in our state\u2019s coastal communities and environment. Discussions will span from scientific research and STEM outreach to innovative approaches that bridge fields and disciplines.  The recap of the last Coastal Conference is available <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/winter-2025-coastal-conference-review\/\" id=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/winter-2025-coastal-conference-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1.jpg\" data-fullsize=\"1536x1059\" data-zoom=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Conference participants mingle during the evening reception at the last North Carolina Coastal Conference. <em>Credit: Jamie Moncrief.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sessions on timely topics \u2014 and networking events \u2014 will provide attendees with opportunities to teach, engage, and learn alongside like-minded participants and potential collaborators. In addition, the conference will offer professional development credits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Coastal Conference also welcomes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/sponsors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sponsors and exhibitors<\/a><\/strong> whose work aligns with North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s pivotal efforts in collaboration with policymakers and scientists. By supporting this year\u2019s conference, sponsors and participants will help forge partnerships, advance research, and enhance education and outreach across North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read more and register here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n         target=\"_blank\"          rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"       >\n                  <span class=\"text\">from SUMMER 2026<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"showAuthor\":false,\"subtitle\":\"\\u003cstrong\\u003eNovember 17 and 18 at the \\u003c\/strong\\u003e\\u003cstrong\\u003eFriday Conference Center in Chapel Hill\\u003c\/strong\\u003e\"} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>                                                                                               .<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":34098,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"wide\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/FCC_Aerial-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view: Friday Center.\" class=\"wp-image-34098\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Friday Center in Chapel Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>North Carolina Sea Grant hosts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Coastal Conference<\/a><\/strong> again this year, providing a key platform for advancing the well-being of our state\u2019s coastal regions. The two-day conference will kick off November 17 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The conference will feature a wide variety of presentations that address pressing issues for anyone interested in our state\u2019s coastal communities and environment. Discussions will span from scientific research and STEM outreach to innovative approaches that bridge fields and disciplines.  The recap of the last Coastal Conference is available <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/winter-2025-coastal-conference-review\/\" id=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/winter-2025-coastal-conference-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":30149,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"align\":\"wide\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/02\/20241113_coastal_conference575-1536x1059-1-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30149\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Conference participants mingle during the evening reception at the last North Carolina Coastal Conference. <em>Credit: Jamie Moncrief.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sessions on timely topics \u2014 and networking events \u2014 will provide attendees with opportunities to teach, engage, and learn alongside like-minded participants and potential collaborators. In addition, the conference will offer professional development credits. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Coastal Conference also welcomes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastal-conference\/sponsors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sponsors and exhibitors<\/a><\/strong> whose work aligns with North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s pivotal efforts in collaboration with policymakers and scientists. 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