Mercury on the Rise

December 5, 2019 | Danielle Costantini

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. ...

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Community, Ecosystem Resilience Highlighted at 2019 NC Coastal Conference

December 2, 2019 | Katelyn Vause

North Carolina Sea Grant hosted the 2019 Coastal Conference in Wilmington at the Hotel Ballast. ...

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Intergenerational Solutions for Intergenerational Problems

October 2, 2019 | Dave Shaw

When forming their perceptions about complex environmental issues, children seem to reach conclusions like scientists....

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Neighborhood Disaster Recovery: Count Your Assets

September 3, 2019 | Dave Shaw

Make a plan. Build a kit. Help your neighbors. ...

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Few Traces Remain from 19th-Century “Wild and Terrific” Hurricanes

August 28, 2019 | Katelyn Vause

More than 100 years ago, two hurricanes tore up the North Carolina coast with little warning and a devastating impact....

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