NC Blue Heron Bowl Set For Feb. 5

January 13, 2022 | Katie Mosher

The North Carolina Sea Grant is among the proud sponsors of the 2022 Blue Heron Bowl, a virtual event to be held Saturday, Feb. 5. The deadline for high school teams to enter is Friday, Jan. 14....

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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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Children with nets standing on the edge of water

Our Summer of Content

January 17, 2017 | Terri Kirby Hathaway

What are you doing with your school-aged children this summer? Terri Kirby Hathaway, North Carolina Sea Grant marine education specialist, offers some coastal options. But hurry. Registration for these camps start soon — and they fill up fast....

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An Invasion of the Naked Sea Butterflies

August 1, 2016 | Terri Kirby Hathaway

Terri Kirby Hathaway explains what caused the late July invasion of the naked sea butterflies on the Outer Banks....

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What’s In a Name? Conch vs. Whelk

March 2, 2015 | Terri Kirby Hathaway

Terri Kirby Hathaway explains the difference between the two mollusks....

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