Improving Hurricane Predictions by Observing the Ocean with Cheyenne Stienbarger
During this past World Ocean Month, we sat down with Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program Manager Cheyenne Stienbarger to learn more about how ocean observing research can help improve predictions of extreme events.
Neuse Oxygen Levels Could Bring Summer Fish Kills
The 2022 summer hypoxia forecast for the Neuse River estuary calls for dissolved oxygen concentrations slightly below the long-term average and below the “hypoxia threshold.” Oxygen levels below this threshold often are associated with fish kills.
NC’s ‘State-of-the-Art’ Warning System Strengthens Flood Planning
This hurricane season, the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) will rely on an advanced flood-warning system that includes 400 river and stream gauges — and the new system is informing resilience planning.
Creating Solutions for the Global Blue Economy
The “Creating Solutions for the Global Blue Economy” workshop provided a forum for NC State undergraduate and graduate students to learn about the challenges facing development of resilient and sustainable coastal economies.
Charge Up on the Coast
For drivers of electric vehicles (EVs), escaping to the North Carolina coast is becoming more convenient.