State Sites and Museums Celebrate African-American Maritime History

February 20, 2019 | Katelyn Vause

The North Carolina History Center in New Bern and the Museum of the Albemarle are just two of many places celebrating Black History Month. ...

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What’s in a Name? A Lot, It Seems!

January 16, 2019 | Dave Shaw

Our good friend Spartina alterniflora, a smooth cordgrass, is now Sporobolus alterniflorus, thanks to new taxonomic research. ...

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Diving Into the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

April 18, 2018 | Danielle Costantini

North Carolina School of Science and Math is heading to the National Sciences Bowl after winning first place at the regional Blue Heron Bowl. They recount their journey to this point. ...

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Zombies and Invaders in Estuaries, Oh My!

October 25, 2017 | Marisa Incremona

A new exhibit at North Carolina Estuarium focuses on biological invasions, an important conservation issue in eastern North Carolina estuaries — where salty and freshwater mix. ...

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Mr. Seashell’s Legacy Lives On

July 17, 2017 | Danielle Costantini

The life and legacy of Hugh Porter, author of Seashells of North Carolina . ...

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