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Groups challenge diminished endangered species protections
The Center for Biological Diversity and other conservation groups contend that the approach taken by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik and the rest of the Trump administration “cuts the heart out of the Endangered Species Act.”
Spotlight
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Holden Beach Turtle Patrol sees successful nesting season
This year marks the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol’s second-highest nesting season, one in which 81% of 78 nests were successfully laid.
News Briefs
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Division seeks input on potential future oyster cultch sites
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials are asking for input on nine prospective sites for future oyster habitat enhancement projects.
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Coastal Federation plans cleanup at Hoop Pole Creek
Volunteers are needed for the project set for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the nature preserve in Atlantic Beach.
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Holden Beach Turtle Patrol sees successful nesting season
This year marks the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol’s second-highest nesting season, one in which 81% of 78 nests were successfully laid.
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‘Powering the oyster farm’ topic of October science talk
The presentation on how marine energy and environmental monitoring technologies are being used to better understand conditions at coastal oyster farms is Oct. 22 at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
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Division requests red snapper carcass donations for research
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will collect red snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the 2026 federal recreational Red Snapper fishing season, held Oct. 9-11.
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Special Report
Conflicts on the Water: Growing Shellfish, Increasing Tensions
The state’s burgeoning mariculture industry combined with coastal development is a recipe for disagreement over leasing, but is a moratorium the solution?
News & Features
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Groups challenge diminished endangered species protections
The Center for Biological Diversity and other conservation groups contend that the approach taken by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik and the rest of the Trump administration “cuts the heart out of the Endangered Species Act.”
Science
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Commercial fishers ask NOAA to downlist Atlantic sturgeon
North Carolina fishermen want the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reduce protections for endangered Atlantic sturgeon. Scientists say recovery isn’t so simple.
Commentary
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Paying attention can indeed pay dividends when fishing
There’s no substitute for situational awareness in becoming a successful angler, and there are innumerable clues to where the fish are for the observant.
Our Coast
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Duck to welcome diverse artists’ roster for annual jazz festival
A preview performance is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, and then performances are scheduled continuously throughout the day on Sunday, Oct. 11.
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Fellow coastal scientists, advocates reflect on Joe Ramus’ life
The respected professor, prolific researcher, former Duke University Marine Laboratory director, and environmental steward died Tuesday.
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Hatteras event honors community, its working waterfront
Hatteras Village’s 22nd annual Day at the Docks welcomed locals and visitors alike Saturday with its celebration and recognition of the traditions, people and flavors that helped shape the island community’s identity.
Featured Photo
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Preflight checklist includes sunning
A great blue heron positions its wings not for flight but to sunbathe Monday morning at the end of the Runway 26 at Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort. According to the Audubon Society’s Field Guide, the species thrives around “waters from subtropical mangrove swamps to desert rivers to the coastline of southern Alaska.” Here, they most prefer marshes, swamps, shorelines and tidal flats, or an occasional coastal airfield. Photo: Dylan Ray
