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Dec 14, 2022

Alligators Exposed to PFAS Show Autoimmune Effects

A recent study of alligators in the Cape Fear River found the animals had elevated levels of 14 different per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in their blood serum, as well as clinical and genetic indicators of immune system effects. The work adds to the body of evidence connecting PFAS exposure with adverse immune system effects.

Dec 5, 2022

Applications Open for 2023 NOAA Fisheries/National Sea Grant Fellowships

North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications from North Carolina doctoral students for the 2023 National Marine Fisheries – National Sea Grant Fellowships in both “Population and Ecosystem Dynamics” and “Marine Resource Economics.” Applications are due to North Carolina Sea Grant by 5 p.m. Eastern, on Jan. 25, 2023.

Nov 28, 2022

NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship Applications Are Due January 27

North Carolina Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coastal Management Fellowships.

Nov 15, 2022

Applications Open for the 2024 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships

North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications from North Carolina graduate students for the 2024 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. The deadline is February 16, 2023 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Nov 11, 2022

2022 North Carolina Coastal Conference Poster Competition Winners Announced

North Carolina Sea Grant announces winners of the 2022 student research poster competition at the NC Coastal Conference.