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People Show More Concern About Plastic Waste in Ocean After Kids’ Presentations

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Oysters grown through aquaculture

May 20, 2021

Economic Impact of Shellfish Aquaculture Surpasses Wild Harvest for First Time

Cultivated shellfish now represent over half of the total economic impact of shellfish in the state.
image representing ghost forest research, taken by Melinda Martinez

May 12, 2021

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.

May 12, 2021

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.

Apr 27, 2021

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.

Apr 19, 2021

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.