The finding could increase the understanding of what’s going on in the sediment below and around seagrass root systems and improve seagrass conservation approaches.
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BOEM seeks comment on draft fisheries mitigation strategy
BOEM is accepting comment on the draft guidance until Aug. 22.
Groups sue EPA for not requiring Chemours pay for studies
The lawsuit pushes back on the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision denying a petition that would require the company to pay for human health research on 54 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Southern Shores files amicus brief in Currituck bridge case
The amicus, or friend of the court, brief was filed June 13. Joining Southern Shores as appellees are Duck, Currituck County, Dare County Tourism Board, Duck Community and Business Alliance and Currituck Chamber of Commerce
Core Sound Museum to show thanks to frontline workers
Active military, veterans, health care workers, first responders, teachers and school staff can contact the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center now to reserve their complimentary dinner of a half-pound of fresh local shrimp with all the trimmings, dessert and drink.
Carteret board agrees to support mariculture hub concept
The idea is to use an unused acre at the boat ramp to build a dock and a 50-by-50-foot building with refrigerated storage for shellfish growers.
Appeals court holds that utility may not join Chemours case
The N.C. Court of Appeals upheld the lower court’s judgment that the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s third motion to intervene was untimely.
NC Supreme Court rules for homeowners in solar panel case
The ruling could benefit homeowners statewide who want to install solar panels on their homes but are restricted by rules set by a homeowners association.
Brutal season for farmed oyster mortality along NC coast
Summer mortality in oysters is nothing new, but growers and researchers say widespread die-offs already this year have been especially severe.
Tryon Palace to celebrate Independence Day on grounds
The historic site in New Bern is celebrating the Fourth with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and various observances throughout the day.
Division rewards 15 anglers in fish tag drawing
The Division of Marine Fisheries randomly selected fish tag numbers from more than 664 tags that were turned in during 2021.
With sale, Bald Head Island ferry to remain privately owned
The company buying the ferry and related assets promised a smooth transition with no increase in fares for at least a year.
Four coastal towns to get VW money for car chargers
Four coastal towns are getting money in the latest round of awards from the Volkswagen settlement to install publicly accessible chargers for zero-emission vehicles.
Study links timing of blue-green blooms, airborne particles
UNC Institute of Marine Science researchers have found that the life cycles of algal blooms caused by cyanobacteria in water correlates to the airborne presence of fine particulate matter that the EPA calls “the greatest risk to health.”
See coastal critters up close during Touch Tank Tuesdays
Touch Tank Tuesdays with the N.C. Coastal Federation’s Wrightsville Beach office will be held each week until July 26.
Windsor chosen for rural economic development grant
Windsor has been selected for a $839,450 grant to fund rural economic development projects.
