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image: A white shrimp. Photo credit: NOAA.

Mar 31, 2026

Gauging Pamlico Sound’s Shrimp Population

A new North Carolina Sea Grant study shows that combining shrimpers’ local knowledge with traditional science leads to a clearer picture of why shrimp populations fluctuate. 
image: humpback whale.

Mar 29, 2026

Would a Humpback Whale Pass a Basic Human Eye Test?

NC scientists find that some whale species may detect fine details only at close range.
image: Otolith cross-section.

Mar 26, 2026

Why the Age of a Fish Matters

Scientists estimate fish ages by analyzing ear bones, scales, or spines, thanks to work at NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Beaufort, North Carolina. Here's why it matters.
image: Ryan delivering a talk on a boat.

Mar 24, 2026

New Reef Fish Fellow Jumps Into Angler Outreach

“The South Atlantic Sea Grant programs are excited to work with Ryan McMullen as our latest reef fish fellow,” says Scott Baker, fisheries specialist with North Carolina Sea Grant. “Ryan has a lot of enthusiasm for angler outreach and has jumped right into the fellowship plan of work.”
image: Yancey County aerial shot of post-Helene damage.

Mar 23, 2026

Ready, Set, Resilience

Two hurricanes and a global pandemic exposed the need to support students struggling with upheaval. Researchers at NC State and Duke collaborated with educators and others on a Sea Grant project to guide middle schoolers through turbulent times.