Enticing Edibles Hail from Here
Plants that are indigenous to North Carolina's coastal region not only add color and resilience, they may also add to your menu. Check in with Paul Hosier, author of the new edition of Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas, and folks in Caswell Beach for an interesting look at coastal edibles. ...What Can Homeowners Tell Us About How to Protect Shorelines?
Homes with natural shorelines actually had less hurricane damage than homes with bulkhead shorelines....Continue reading "What Can Homeowners Tell Us About How to Protect Shorelines?"
Female Sand Tigers Love Shipwrecks
Less than a year after the North Carolina Aquariums launched the Spot a Shark USA citizen science program, the initial findings could play a significant role in the protection of the sand tiger shark — a globally designated vulnerable species whose presence is linked to healthy aquatic ecosystems....
Locals Seafood Delights Chefs and Consumers
North Carolina Sea Grant is partnering with the North Carolina Local Food Council to profile movers and shakers with stories about how and why local foods work. Read more about the NCLFC’s food champions here....Continue reading "Locals Seafood Delights Chefs and Consumers"
Sharks in North Carolina: Reduce Your Risk of an Encounter
Many people are surprised to learn that “North Carolina is a very sharky place,” notes Chuck Bangley, a researcher now with the Smithsonian. North Carolina Sea Grant funded several of his shark research projects while he was earning his doctorate at East Carolina University, and he now is working on a related study funded by the North Carolina Aquariums....Continue reading "Sharks in North Carolina: Reduce Your Risk of an Encounter"