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Education and Outreach

NC Sea Grant provides an array of environmental education resources and workshops catering to students and teachers across the state.

Educator Workshops

Learn about the different workshops we offer to teachers and educators throughout North Carolina.

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Classroom Resources

Explore lesson plans and other educational resources through Coastwatch Classroom

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Want a classroom visit?

Dr. Erika Young will visit your classroom, from K-12 and beyond, to engage in any pre-approved lesson on biology, zoology, and marine biology. She will also attend day camps, homeschool groups, Boys and Girls Club events, and more.

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image: climbing on Frying Pan Tower.

February 25, 2025

Coastwatch Publishes the Winter 2025 Issue

The Winter 2025 issue of North Carolina Sea Grant’s award-winning Coastwatch magazine covers a new threat to the oyster industry, an innovative project that took teachers out to Frying Pan Tower, how volunteers helped responders find survivors after Hurricane Helene, and much more.
An image of NC's coast observed from space

January 21, 2025

Erika Young Receives Ocean Acidification Education Project Grant

Erika Young, North Carolina Sea Grant’s coastal and marine education specialist, is one of seven recipients of an NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) FY24 Education Mini-grant Program award. 

September 20, 2024

“Shellebrate” North Carolina Oyster Month This October With Events Across the State

Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October, bringing a variety of fun and flavorful events across the state. From oyster farm tours to seafood festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to savor local oysters while supporting coastal conservation.

If you’re a classroom teacher interested in incorporating more coastal ecology content into your class, reach out to education specialist Erika Young at erika_young@ncsu.edu.

N.C. Sea Grant Staff Portraits: Erika Young