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Jun 21, 2023

Graduate Student Funding Available Now for Ghost Forest Research

North Carolina Sea Grant and North Carolina Space Grant are offering a special joint funding opportunity for graduate student research on ghost forests. Full-time graduate students at colleges and universities in North Carolina are eligible to apply for the $10,000 award.

Jun 8, 2023

Mariko Polk Joins NC Sea Grant as Coastal Processes Specialist

Mariko Polk has joined North Carolina Sea Grant this week as an extension specialist focusing on coastal processes. Based in Wilmington, she will work with communities, agencies and researchers throughout…

May 26, 2023

Coastal Landscapes Initiative Publishes Plant This Instead!

The Coastal Landscapes Initiative has released Plant This Instead! Eco-friendly Alternatives to Harmful Ornamental Plants. The guide helps coastal property owners, landscapers, and designers choose attractive plants that support the environment and flourish in coastal North Carolina’s climate.

May 16, 2023

Sea Grant Welcomes New Reef Fisheries Fellow

David Hugo previously served with Virginia Seafood Agriculture Research and Extension Center, where he gained experience culturing seafood in recirculating aquaculture systems, as well as conducting and managing water quality tests.

Apr 27, 2023

Walnut Creek in Raleigh Joins Urban Waters Federal Partnership

Urban Waters Federal Partnership announces new location in Raleigh, N.C. bringing partnership and resources together to help restore Walnut Creek