Summer and Fall Bring Bioluminescence to the Outer Banks

April 23, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

National Park Service officials say the blue color is likely caused by microscopic dinoflagellate plankton floating in the water. The plankton “make their own food using photosynthesis,” and bioluminescence is a byproduct, the NPS says....

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North Carolina State Climate Office Offers Data on Demand

April 14, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

The North Carolina State Climate Office (NCSCO) has a new data request tool that makes it faster and easier than ever before to access weather and climate data from across North Carolina....

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Join the NC Statewide Star Party April 16-17

April 12, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

Stargazers of all ages will be part of the 9th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17. With a theme of the Moon and Mars, the event is part of the annual NC Science Festival....

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Sea Grant Publishes a Guide to Commercial Seafood

April 7, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

Barry Nash, North Carolina Sea Grant’s seafood marketing specialist, has compiled A Primer on North Carolina Seafood, a free online resource for anyone interested in the commercial seafood industry....

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NC WRRI Seeks Coordinator for Research and Engagement

March 24, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute is accepting applications for the coordinator of research and engagement....

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