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Oct 9, 2020

Oyster Shellabration Set for Oct. 12 to 16

Make plans now to virtually “shellabrate” the environmental, economic, cultural and culinary importance of oysters during North Carolina Oyster Week, Oct. 12 to 16. The week is co-hosted by North Carolina Sea Grant, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the North Carolina Coastal Federation.

Oct 5, 2020

Free Educational Resources Dive Deeper into Coastwatch Magazine Articles

Coastwatch Classroom expands on select articles from Coastwatch magazine through a series of guiding questions and a comprehensive list of related reading materials.

Sep 28, 2020

Study Finds Spreading Ghost Forests on NC Coast May Contribute to Climate Change

The transition from forest to marsh along the coastline of the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula has led to a significant loss in the amount of carbon stored in the plants and trees above ground. When released into the atmosphere as a gas, carbon can contribute to global warming.

Sep 22, 2020

Coastwatch Explores Horseshoe Crabs, COVID-19, and More

The award-winning Coastwatch magazine has just released the Autumn 2020 issue. The latest edition of the flagship publication from North Carolina Sea Grant covers far-ranging content, from the connection between a COVID-19 vaccine and horseshoe crabs to how climate change affects sea turtle hatchlings.

Sep 4, 2020

Jennette’s Pier Features Hook, Line & Science Videos

The popular Nags Head spot offers visitors a new opportunity to learn about coastal fisheries.