Catharina Alves-de Souza, director of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Algal Resources Collection, was recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant to help in identifying microalgae species.
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Underwater symposium to dive into shipwreck history
Discussion of Civil War shipwrecks, World War II submarine losses and research, underwater photography and diving experiences are planned for the dive symposium April 2 at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.
Road removal through refuge delayed until next year
NCDOT says it will hold off on removing roadway and sandbags being bypassed by the Rodanthe bridge to allow the relocation of electrical transmission lines from the area along the current N.C. 12 to under the bridge.
NC Supreme Court denies appeals on redistricting
UPDATED: Congressional map could still see appeal to federal high court, but candidate filing with new maps opens Thursday.
New report projects sea levels to rise a foot in 30 years
UNC sea level rise researcher Rick Luettich says the report is notable for the certainty of its predictions.
Commercial fishing resource funding committees to meet
The Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the funding committee for the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund will meet March 3 via web conference.
Coastal Land Trust announces new park in Craven County
The Coastal Land Trust has purchased 105 acres of land along Brice’s Creek in Craven County for a new nature park.
Surfrider Outer Banks plans first post-pandemic event
Surfrider Outer Banks is set to host its “Freezin’ for a Reason” fundraiser March 5 in Kill Devil Hills to raise money for a public beach water-testing initiative.
What’s on the line? White perch
The semi-anadromous fish, which can be found in the ocean or in freshwater, has a unique life history compared to its freshwater perch cousins.
Discarded concrete pipes get new life under the sea
NCDOT and the Division of Marine Fisheries are working together to repurpose damaged and discarded precast concrete pipe to augment existing artificial reefs.
New Hanover pens concerns over Chemours well sampling
New Hanover County commissioners have shared their frustration with NCDEQ on Chemours’ well water sampling plan.
For some, Pamlico River was part of underground railroad
“Freedom seekers used this river,” says Leesa Jones, executive director of the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum.
Plaintiffs’ maps submitted in NC redistricting lawsuit
Plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit submitted Friday redistricting recommendations for the state’s legislative and congressional districts.
Input needed on EJ communities’ access to state agencies
NCDEQ’s Environmental Justice Program is asking the public to complete a survey to be used to help develop a participation plan for underserved and overburdened communities.
Beaufort to hold second meeting on resilience strategy
Beaufort is holding the meeting March 3 via Zoom to work on a strategy to address risks related to flooding, storm surge and sea level rise.
Institute part of effort to study harnessing ocean’s energy
The Coastal Studies Institute on the Outer Banks is now part of a global scientific collaborative to capitalize on the blue economy, which was highlighted during the U.N. climate conference in November as a technological revolution.
