Dr. David Shiffman is on a mission to reach the public through his new book “Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator.”
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Decoy carver exhibit to open at Museum of the Albemarle
“Working Birds: Decoys and Their Carvers” opens Nov. 3 in the Elizabeth City museum.
Comment period, hearing set for shellfish, finfish rules
The first rule sets requirements for the harvest classification of shellfish growing waters in or by marinas and docks, while the second provides flexibility on using finfish as bait.
Input needed to steer Dare salt marsh conservation effort
Dare County landowners with salt marsh on their property are being asked to compete an online survey by Friday, Oct. 14.
Toxins study notes Clean Water Act’s ‘unfulfilled promise’
The upper New and the lower Cape Fear River watersheds were two of the nation’s top five watersheds with the highest amounts of toxins discharged in 2020, according to the new study from the N.C. Public Interest Research Group.
Museum offers wildlife, nature photography workshop
Photographers Gordon Allen and Dan Williams are to provide classroom and field instruction.
NC 12 open Tuesday after overwash forces closure Monday
N.C. Highway 12 remained open between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet on Tuesday morning, after closing for roughly three hours on Monday afternoon due to ocean overwash, however, sand and water remain on the roadway, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
White House rolls out plan to fight hunger, improve health
The national strategy focuses on improved access for Americans to more nutritious food options with more than 100 organizations and businesses ponying up more than $8 billion to help reach the plan’s goals.
Flooding, winds expected at Cape Hatteras Seashore
National Park Service officials advise caution while traveling through or using Cape Hatteras National Seashore grounds.
Division pulls new inlet hazard area development rules
Changes to other coastal management rules had removed a key provision while the recently approved shoreline development rules were still being considered.
Commercial flounder season to reopen for gigs, hook-line
Division of Marine Fisheries officials will reopen the commercial flounder season Sunday, Oct. 9, for gigs and hook-and-line in internal coastal waters statewide.
Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to discuss PFAS
Dr. Jane Hoppin is set to speak to the state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board Monday about a recent GenX study.
Hurricane warnings, watches discontinued as Ian weakens
Forecasters warn the threats of dangerous storm surge, flash flooding and high winds remain.
EPA launches office for advancing environmental justice
The new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will oversee a $3 billion climate and environmental justice grant program created under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ian regains strength, hurricane status
A tropical storm warning extends from Little River Inlet in South Carolina to Duck, including Pamlico Sound as the storm’s strength increased to 75 mph.
Speckled trout await: Roadside spots ideal for fall fishing
Every fall, speckled trout move by the thousands into creeks crossed by roads and bridges, where an angler needs only the proper approach and equipment.
