Do Oyster Farms Support More Fish?
Researchers at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences have been studying local ecosystems under oyster farms, comparing their seagrass and fish communities to areas without oyster gear....
Mercury on the Rise
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. ...Community, Ecosystem Resilience Highlighted at 2019 NC Coastal Conference
North Carolina Sea Grant hosted the 2019 Coastal Conference in Wilmington at the Hotel Ballast. ...Continue reading "Community, Ecosystem Resilience Highlighted at 2019 NC Coastal Conference"
The Ghost Hunters
Using remote sensing technology, Melinda Martinez and Emily Ury are investigating the mysteries underlying coastal ghost forests....Intergenerational Solutions for Intergenerational Problems
When forming their perceptions about complex environmental issues, children seem to reach conclusions like scientists....Continue reading "Intergenerational Solutions for Intergenerational Problems"