Fort Fisher State Historic Site Debuts Lumbee Indian Exhibit
This new exhibit depicts the contributions and remarkable story of Lumbee Indians at Fort Fisher....Continue reading "Fort Fisher State Historic Site Debuts Lumbee Indian Exhibit"
Summer 2021 Hypoxia Forecast: Fish Kills Less Likely Than Usual in the Neuse River Estuary
The summer 2021 hypoxia forecast for the Neuse River Estuary calls for dissolved oxygen levels higher than the long-term average. Forecasted oxygen levels also are higher than the hypoxia threshold, which indicates a lower potential for fish kills during midsummer....2021 Hurricane Season Will Be Active, NC State Researchers Predict
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will see 15 to 18 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin....Continue reading "2021 Hurricane Season Will Be Active, NC State Researchers Predict"
Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference Set for May 10-12
The fourth Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference, a hybrid virtual and in-person event, kicks off May 10th to 12th. The conference offers a place to share experiences and knowledge about opportunities, resources, and local initiatives across a range of professions in in order to generate solutions for climate adaptation in the Carolinas....Continue reading "Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference Set for May 10-12"
Summer and Fall Bring Bioluminescence to the Outer Banks
National Park Service officials say the blue color is likely caused by microscopic dinoflagellate plankton floating in the water. The plankton “make their own food using photosynthesis,” and bioluminescence is a byproduct, the NPS says....Continue reading "Summer and Fall Bring Bioluminescence to the Outer Banks"