The Summer issue of Coastwatch magazine covers new research on giant ancient octopuses, an innovative treatment for stormwater runoff, how to create coastal landscapes that last, historical shore whaling and porpoise hunting on Cape Lookout, and much more.
Inside the new issue:
Landscapes that Last, a new webinar and video series, offers strategies and tips on how to protect North Carolina’s unique coastal environment.
A new study on the fossilized jaws of giant octopuses suggests these sea creatures were top predators 100 million years ago.
Innovative “non-woven” fabrics may help prevent harmful algal blooms by filtering stormwater runoff.
New research shows energy and water demands from AI infrastructure affect waterways and freshwater habitats.
As oceans continue to warm, gene-editing could help rewrite the future of coral reefs.
“Hook, Line & Science” looks at a new study showing 93% of anglers have released sharks that they were legally allowed to keep.
“Shore Whaling, Porpoise Hunting, Shipwrecks, and More,” excerpted from the new book from coastal geologist Stanley R. Riggs, brings Cape Lookout’s history to life.
Bland Simpson also offers a slice of particularly colorful coastal history with his first-hand accounts of the Outer Banks in the late 1950s.
Just a short drive from the beaches and buzzing vacation spots lies one of the East Coast’s most remarkable natural refuges for birds and wildlife: Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve.
A Sea Grant Knauss Fellow looks back on her time with FEMA during Hurricane Helene.
Another hurricane season is here, and the new issue includes also practical information on storm readiness and recovery.
The Summer 2026 issue of Coastwatch also includes the latest news and updates, including the return of the North Carolina Coastal Conference on November 17 and 18 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hil.
The Summer issue is free and available online only. Coastwatch will return in print and online with the Fall 2026 issue in October.
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All issues of Coastwatch are available at no cost at ncCoastwatch.org.
Much of the content in Coastwatch is available to republish. Email dmshaw@ncsu.edu.
North Carolina Sea Grant has published Coastwatch magazine since 1979.
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