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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.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

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Jul 07

Sunday4:00 PM

Ocean City Jazz Festival
Nov 13

Wednesday

2024 North Carolina Coastal Conference

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: sunset at Lake Santeetlah in Great Smoky Mountains.

May 13, 2024

“Mountains to Sea” Fellows Study Climate Change, Coastal Flooding, and More

North Carolina Sea Grant, the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute, and the Urban Water Consortium have selected new “Mountains to Sea” research fellows who are focusing on coastal and freshwater resources across the state.
A screenshot of a map of North Carolina, with blue and yellow stars dotted all over.

February 14, 2024

Sea Grant, DEQ, and Partners Announce NC Stream Watch Educator Cohort

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Water Resources announces an exciting new chapter for the NC Stream Watch education program. The new effort, which includes an inaugural class of Stream Watch educators, is in partnership with the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), North Carolina Sea Grant and the nonprofit Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC).
The 2024 Knauss Fellows chosen to serve in their legislative placement offices stand in front of two doorways.

February 05, 2024

Class of 2024 Knauss Fellows Begin Service

NOAA and the National Sea Grant Office have announced placements for the 2023 class of the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. The fellows include six graduate students from North Carolina: Claudia Deeg, Nico Fairbairn, Mac Gagné, Sydney Mantell, Stephanie Murphy, and Aaron Ramus.

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.