It’s the Little Things: Searching for Fecal Microbes in Stormwater

Justin Hart is collecting data about the water that people use for recreation and to harvest seafood for his North Carolina Sea Grant-funded study. He wants to learn how contaminants washed in these waters might affect human health....

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Glimpses from North Carolina’s Coastal Conference

North Carolina's Coastal Conference provided an opportunity for those involved or interested in the state's coastal issues to gather and learn about or discuss current topics. Get a glimpse of the event in this pictorial recap....

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Surfs Up: Exploring North Carolina’s Surfing History

A new exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort highlights several facets of surfing in our state, providing a glimpse into how the sport evolved along the North Carolina coast. ...

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Fun in the Sun

It’s summer and the beach is one of North Carolina’s hottest destinations. Before you hit the salt water and sand, get in the know with North Carolina Sea Grant....

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Sentinels of the Centennial

Barrier islands are characterized by change. While plants and animals that inhabit these areas can move with the shifting shorelines, the structures on these islands are less mobile. Michael Flynn is working with the National Park Service to assess the vulnerability of landmarks on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, to erosion, storm surge and sea-level rise — and develop recommendations for steps to preserve these historic buildings....

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