Registration Open for New NC Aquaculture Gear Management and Storm Preparedness Workshop
This free workshop, which will take place via GoToWebinar on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, is open to all commercial N.C. Shellfish growers.
Deadline Extended for the NC Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2021-22 NC STEM Policy Fellowship until 5 p.m. on March 23. Graduate students will be placed into high-level state government offices focusing on policy topics related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
New Research Reveals Growing Economic Impact of NC Seafood
North Carolina’s wild-caught commercial seafood industry provides nearly $300 million to the state’s gross domestic product.
Registration Opens for 2021 NC Aquaculture Development Conference
Registration is now open for the 33rd Annual North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference. With virtual sessions this year, the event will bring the general public together with current and prospective fish and shellfish farmers, scientists, and experts from state and federal agencies to discuss updates and opportunities for the industry.
Critical Steps to Avoid Roof Damage from Tornadoes and Hurricanes
Spencer Rogers, North Carolina Sea Grant’s coastal construction and erosion specialist, has been tracking news and National Weather Service reports of the damage from the recent deadly tornado in Brunswick County. Rogers’s key message: Before starting a roofing project, ask your insurance agent if you qualify for insurance incentives.