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House OKs Limits On Firefighting Foam With PFAS
The state House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill restricting the use of firefighting foam containing poly-fluoroalkyl substances.
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Paths to Resilience
This reporting series, which is part of the Pulitzer Center’s nationwide Connected Coastlines reporting initiative, examines efforts to make the North Carolina coast more resilient to the effects of climate change and sea level rise.
News & Features
Shellfish hatchery owner vows to rebuild after recent blaze
Jimmy Morris says he will rebuild his family’s aquaculture business, the Mill Point Hatchery in Sea Level, which was destroyed by fire early Sunday.
Science
Clams Can Boost Seagrass Restoration: Study
Seagrasses, a foundation of coastal habitat, are in peril and restoration efforts have a two-thirds failure rate, but a multispecies approach could improve success.
Our Coast
Homeowners’ Rain Catchment Ideas Began With A Trickle
Outer Banks residents Tom and Vickie Byers’ interest in minimizing their home’s environmental footprint led them to create a rainwater system for their garden, showers and flushes.
Featured Photo
Spring Colors on Display
An eastern tiger swallowtail lands on a pollen-packed bull thistle off Pringle Road in the Croatan National Forest near Newport. Photo: Dylan Ray
Commentary
CRO Isn’t Lost, Now We’re Just CoastalReview.org
We’re making some changes around here, improvements needed for more flexibility and responsiveness in delivering the news of the North Carolina coast that you have come to expect and trust, along with a nod to our past.
Kingfish Not Always Known By Royal Titles
Sea mullet, whiting, roundhead, hard head, hake — the three species of kingfish in North Carolina waters are known by numerous names, not all befitting a king.
What’s on the Line: Bluefish of North Carolina
Bluefish are lightning fast with a protruding, powerful jaw full of sharp, serrated teeth known to blitz, or aggressively feed in a group, on baitfish like menhaden, anchovies and Atlantic silversides.
Mother Gives Birth During U-Boat Attack
A mother seeking safety in the U.S. from Hitler’s army gives birth to a baby boy born in a lifeboat off Cape Hatteras in 1942, after surviving a torpedo attack.