Parasites: Partners in Coastal Restoration

January 3, 2019 | Dave Shaw

Parasites have an image problem. They're actually quite helpful....

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Young Minds Enjoy New Green Infrastructure

December 3, 2018 | Danielle Costantini

The benefits to teachers’ and students’ well-being and development, in addition to the reduced pollutant and flooding impacts on the ecosystem and downstream communities, can outweigh modest costs to maintain green infrastructure....

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Coastwatch Profiles the Plant Profiler

June 26, 2018 | Dave Shaw

An updated guide to seacoast plants of the Carolinas is now available in bookstores....

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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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