Sea Grant Publishes a Guide to Commercial Seafood

April 7, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

Barry Nash, North Carolina Sea Grant’s seafood marketing specialist, has compiled A Primer on North Carolina Seafood, a free online resource for anyone interested in the commercial seafood industry....

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NC WRRI Seeks Coordinator for Research and Engagement

March 24, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute is accepting applications for the coordinator of research and engagement....

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Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage

March 8, 2021 | Allison Fisk

As homeowners prepare for coastal wind events, they should consider storm-resilient construction options that offer multiple benefits. Some homeowners in coastal North Carolina are saving money each year on wind insurance premiums — and reducing the risk of storm damage — thanks to the FORTIFIED program. See blog post and link to a memo for coastal property owners. ...

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Moving Beyond Data

January 21, 2021 | Dave Shaw

Research suggests that no amount of data alone will easily convince anyone to leave home -- and this has important implications for "managed retreat" and risk communication....

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Up Your Local Shell Game: Exploring the NC Oyster Trail

January 20, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

"Thanks, James Hargrove and Middlesound Mariculture, for an experience that we will both not only remember, but one that we will keep alive as we continue to explore the N.C. Oyster Trail..."...

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