Bringing Nature Home

November 10, 2016 | Staff

People across the country are rallying a comeback of native plants, one garden at a time as documented by award-winning director Catherine Zimmerman in her hilm "Hometown Habitat."...

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Eating Aliens

November 3, 2016 | Sara Mirabilio

The North Carolina Coastal Federation, North Carolina Sea Grant and Basnight's Lone Cedar Café are offering a special evening of dining, education and community. "Fish and Flights: Fighting Invasive Blue Catfish with Forks and Knives" will offer small-plate preparations featuring blue catfish crafted by Chef Bud Gruninger. This event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Lone Cedar Café....

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What’s for Dinner: Seafood

November 1, 2016 | Staff

When you are wondering what's for dinner, consider seafood. North Carolina Sea Grant offers resources for picking and preparing fresh, safe seafood, including Mariner's Menu recipes now available on Pinterest....

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Proposals Sought for Removal of Derelict Crab Pots in Coastal Waters

October 19, 2016 | Sandra Harris

Proposals will be accepted until 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 from vendors and organizations seeking to remove derelict crab pots from North Carolina’s coastal waters. Funded by the N.C. General Assembly, the pilot program is being administered by North Carolina Sea Grant. ...

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Forecasting Hypoxia, Algal Blooms for the Neuse River Estuary

October 13, 2016 |

North Carolina Sea Grant-funded researchers from NC State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Institute of Marine Sciences are analyzing several decades of data on hypoxia and algal blooms in the Neuse River Estuary. Doctoral student Alexey Katin highlights some current findings....

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