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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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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.
image: farmed oysters.

July 31, 2024

North Carolina Sea Grant to Launch Mariculture Literacy Project

North Carolina Sea Grant will offer new workshops on shellfish mariculture for educators, thanks to a 2024 eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grant through the North American Association for Environmental Education.
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.

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.