Interpreting Irma: What Do All Those Watches and Warnings Mean?
Jessica Whitehead reviews some of the terms used to describe hazards North Carolina might encounter as Hurricane Irma approaches the state over the next few days....Continue reading "Interpreting Irma: What Do All Those Watches and Warnings Mean?"
Marine Debris Survey and Symposium
Help us learn about efforts related to marine debris in North Carolina by filling out this brief survey by Sept. 5: tinyurl.com/marinedebrissurvey. Your answers will help determine who is doing what, and identify potential actions and partners, be used to complement the state's existing marine debris reduction strategy. Also, plan to attend the N.C. Marine Debris Symposium at the Duke Marine Lab in Beaufort on Oct. 16 and 17....
In Search of Variety, Flexibility in Seafood Choices
Barry Nash outlines some consumer preferences that are influencing what kinds of food products hit the market, trends that might boost demand for local seafood....Continue reading "In Search of Variety, Flexibility in Seafood Choices"
New Island Sheds Light on Ever-Changing N.C. Coast
Shelly Island has been amazing visitors to Cape Point all summer, but the North Carolina coast is always changing. ...Continue reading "New Island Sheds Light on Ever-Changing N.C. Coast"
Pack Safety to Visit Shelly Island, Other N.C. Beaches
The newly exposed shoal off of Cape Point appears to be growing closer to the coast, but the distance can be deceiving. ...Continue reading "Pack Safety to Visit Shelly Island, Other N.C. Beaches"