Study Finds Ghost Forest ‘Tree Farts’ Contribute to Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The dead trees don’t contribute as much as soils, but they should still be accounted for, researchers say.
Invasive Species Alters Marine Community, Interferes in Recovery Following Natural Disasters
Clavelina oblonga, an invasive marine fouling species, not only reduces diversity in communities it invades, it also interferes in their recovery following natural disasters — a process known as “succession.” New research has had funding from NC Sea Grant.
New Blueprint for NC Oyster Restoration and Protection
NC Sea Grant is among the partners who have updated the NC Oyster Blueprint, looking at fisheries, aquaculture, habitat and restoration topics.
People Show More Concern About Plastic Waste in Ocean After Kids’ Presentations
A new study from North Carolina State University has found that voters and local leaders showed greater concern about plastic and other garbage in the ocean after watching kids’ presentations. North Carolina Sea Grant funded the research.
Science, Magic, and More Fill the Spring 2021 Issue of Coastwatch
The latest edition of North Carolina Sea Grant’s award-winning publication takes a behind-the-scenes look at the seafood processing industry, explores the experiences of Black marine scientists, reveals the role that luck played in the latest breakthrough on farmed striped bass — and more.