Summer 2021 Hypoxia Forecast: Fish Kills Less Likely Than Usual in the Neuse River Estuary

June 17, 2021 | Dave Shaw

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....

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2021 Hurricane Season Will Be Active, NC State Researchers Predict

May 14, 2021 | Lauren Pharr

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will see 15 to 18 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin....

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Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference Set for May 10-12

April 26, 2021 | Dave Shaw

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....

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image: Hatteras Trouble spot along NC 12. credit: NC DOT/CC BY 2.0.

NC Coastal Research Goes Beyond Just Earth Day

April 22, 2021 | Katie Mosher

For North Carolina Sea Grant and our partners, every day celebrates our planet, including our lands and waters....

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Enhanced Engagement and Risk Communication for Underserved Communities

April 20, 2021 | Dave Shaw

Good risk communication takes determination, a strong “stick-with-it” approach, and the ability to really listen and implement what you hear -- and there are additional challenges with underserved populations. These best practices emerged from the research....

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