Because of the record number of sea turtle nests at Cape Lookout National Seashore, more miles of the beach have been temporarily closed to off-road vehicles.
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Dare County Reentry Permits Now Online
Dare County Emergency Management has launched an online reentry permit process to allow for the permits to be obtained at any time, although the agency recommends applying now.
Survey Seeks Feedback on Storm Experience
UNCW and ECU have developed a survey to better understand the experiences of North Carolina’s coastal residents and property owners during Hurricane Florence.
Peterson Reflects on Marine Science Legacy
Recently retired UNC professor Pete Peterson explains how scientists should communicate clearly and apply research to solve problems in their communities.
Shackleford Herd Lost Oldest Mare in 2018
The oldest mare on Shackleford Banks and 10 other horses on the banks died last year but the average mortality rate has remained nearly constant for 20 years, according to the latest annual report on the herd’s health.
Astronomy Night to Celebrate Moon Landing
Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Crystal Coast Stargazers Club are offering a special Astronomy Night July 20 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Duke Marine Lab Opens Doors to Visitors
Visitors got an up-close and hands-on feel for the research that happens at the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort Saturday during the lab’s annual open house event.
Recyclers Grapple With Contamination Costs
Garbage mixed with recyclables is compounding problems and raising costs in the recycling industry, as here on the coast, operators ask folks to be mindful of what they throw in the bin.
NC Coastal Conference Registration Open
North Carolina Sea Grant announced Thursday details, including registration information, about the 2019 North Carolina Coastal Conference set for Nov. 19-20 in Wilmington.
Astronaut to Speak at Moon Landing Event
Astronaut Eric A. Boe will speak July 20 during the first lunar landing 50th anniversary celebration at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills.
Ocracoke Bulkhead Construction to Begin
The N.C. Department of Transportation will begin construction later this month on a 1,000-foot bulkhead on the north end of Ocracoke Island in an emergency effort to slow erosion.
Swan Island Oyster Reef Nearly Complete
Work is wrapping up this week on a three-year habitat restoration project in Pamlico Sound that’s intended as an insurance policy for the state’s oyster population.
Dello Takes Helm at State Climate Office
Kathie Dello started work this week as the North Carolina Climate Office’s director and state climatologist, the first woman to serve in the role.
Hurricane Forum Focuses on Preparation
A National Weather Service meteorologist and Dare County officials held a community forum Tuesday in Buxton to share hurricane preparation steps and online tools.
UNCW Professor Chosen to Head Committee
University of North Carolina Wilmington biology professor Brian Arbogast was selected to serve as chair of the American Society of Mammalogists conservation committee,
CRC to Discuss Challenge to Setback Rules
The Coastal Resources Commission meets Wednesday in Beaufort and will likely go behind closed doors to discuss a lawsuit over the denial of permits to rebuild an oceanfront house on Seagull Drive in Nags Head.