Do Oyster Farms Support More Fish?

January 17, 2020 | Dave Shaw

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....

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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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The Ghost Hunters

October 30, 2019 | Lee Cannon

Using remote sensing technology, Melinda Martinez and Emily Ury are investigating the mysteries underlying coastal ghost forests....

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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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