News

Jun 28, 2016

Coastwatch Wins APEX Award for Publication Excellence

Coastwatch, North Carolina Sea Grant’s magazine, has received an APEX Award for Publication Excellence. This honor highlights exceptional efforts in many areas of publications. Contact: E-Ching Lee, 919-515-9098, eching_lee@ncsu.edu

Jun 2, 2016

NC, SC Observe Rip Current Awareness Week, June 5-11

North Carolina and South Carolina will observe Rip Current Awareness Week, June 5 to June 11, 2016. Contact: Sandy LaCorte, Meteorologist, Rip Current Program Leader, NWS Wilmington, N.C., 910-763-8331, Sandy.LaCorte@noaa.gov; or Steven Pfaff, WCM NWS Wilmington, N.C., 910-762-0524 x223, Steven.Pfaff@noaa.gov

May 23, 2016

7th Annual NC Hurricane Conference Set for May 25

The 7th Annual North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM)/East Carolina University (ECU) Hurricane Conference will take place on May 25, 2016. Contact: Donna Kain, ECU, 252-737-2705 or 252-717-9330 (cell), kaind@ecu.edu

May 23, 2016

NC Sea Grant and WRRI Offices Are On the Move Again

The Raleigh headquarters offices for North Carolina Sea Grant and the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina system will move to a new and permanent location at NC State University during the week of May 23. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu

May 18, 2016

Research Projects, Green Tree Frog, Cape Shark, Storm-Surge Data Featured in Coastwatch

North Carolina Sea Grant’s Spring 2016 issue of Coastwatch is now available. In this issue, read about the program's latest research projects, and two earlier-funded projects that continue to draw attention; the green tree frog and its ability to thrive in higher-salinity habitats; latest developments in the state's Hydrilla saga; and more. Contact: E-Ching Lee, 919-515-9098, eching_lee@ncsu.edu