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Feb 10, 2022

ShellCast App Helps Growers Forecast Harvest Closures

Recently, a team of engineers and computer scientists at NC State University worked with key partners to create ShellCast, an online application for predicting temporary shellfish lease closures. Lease closures are issued by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries as the result of storm runoff polluting coastal waters and potentially contaminating shellfish, which can lead to illness if consumed. The project funding included North Carolina Sea Grant.  

Feb 7, 2022

Registration Opens for the “Introductory Fisheries Science” Online Course

Registration is open for North Carolina Sea Grant’s popular “Introductory Fisheries Science” course. Scott Baker and Sara Mirabilio, fisheries specialists with over 40 years of combined experience, will bring together state experts in new virtual classes designed for recreational and commercial fishers — and for anyone else interested in fisheries science.

Feb 4, 2022

Spencer Rogers Retires from NC Sea Grant

Spencer Rogers retires from his role as NC Sea Grant's expert on coastal hazards for more than 40 years.

Jan 31, 2022

2022 Knauss Fellows Begin Service

NOAA and the National Sea Grant Office have announced placements for the 2022 class of the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. The fellows include three graduate students from North Carolina: Olivia Vilá, Anderson Tran, and Colleen Baker.

Jan 20, 2022

NC Sea Grant Seeking Science Writer/Digital Content Specialist

NC Sea Grant accepting applications for a science communicator. All applications must be submitted through the online portal.