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NC Sea Grant Launches Fisheries Science Class for Fishermen

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Feb 15, 2019

Study Yields New Clues to Predict Tipping Points for Marsh Survival

Sea-level rise, sediment starvation and other environmental woes pose increasing threats to coastal wetlands worldwide. But a massive new Duke University study, with funding from North Carolina Sea Grant, could help stem these losses by giving scientists a broader understanding of which wetlands are most at risk, and why.

Feb 11, 2019

2020 Knauss Applications Deadline Feb. 22; Current Fellows Arrive in DC

Four Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship finalists from North Carolina are serving a year in the federal, executive and legislative branches in Washington, D.C. Alicia M. Cheripka, Jill Hamilton, Chrissy Hayes and William Thaxton started their placements in February. As the 2019 class begins their placements, North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2020 Knauss fellowship until 5 p.m. Feb. 22, 2019. 

Feb 11, 2019

New Mapping Tool Identifies Sites for Re-establishing Oyster Reefs

Researchers have developed a mapping tool that identifies sites for re-establishing oyster reefs that maximize their ecological benefits.

Jan 24, 2019

NC Shellfish Aquaculture Suffers Losses of Nearly $10 Million from 2018 Storms

Hurricanes Florence and Michael brought combined damages of nearly $10 million to North Carolina’s shellfish aquaculture industry, with significant impacts to facilities, gear and crops.

Jan 22, 2019

NC Sea Grant Launches Fisheries Science Class for Fishermen

Registration is now open for Scott Baker and Sara Mirabilio’s new course, "Introductory Fisheries Science for Fishermen."