Black History Month Launches with Events at the Coast
Black History Month programming within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources includes a variety of activities that are family-friendly and usually free.
Do Oyster Farms Support More Fish?
Researchers at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences have been studying local ecosystems under oyster farms, comparing their seagrass and fish communities to areas without oyster gear.
Mercury on the Rise
As sea levels continue to rise, researchers consider how coastal wetlands may be impacted. Until now, few studies have addressed how rising sea levels may affect mercury deposits in the coastal region. Check out new research funded by North Carolina’s Sea Grant and Water Resources Research Institute programs.
Community, Ecosystem Resilience Highlighted at 2019 NC Coastal Conference
North Carolina Sea Grant hosted the 2019 Coastal Conference in Wilmington at the Hotel Ballast.
The Ghost Hunters
Using remote sensing technology, Melinda Martinez and Emily Ury are investigating the mysteries underlying coastal ghost forests.