The Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort offers free public field trips to the reserve Tuesday and Thursday mornings through June, July and August.
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Forecasters Expect Active Hurricane Season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday it is predicting a 70-percent chance of 10-16 named storms, with one to four being major hurricanes.
Not Just Young Sharks, More Big Ones, Too
Bull sharks are increasingly using North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound as a nursery, according to a recent study, but long-term research has shown that waters in the region are teeming with more large sharks – a good sign for the ecosystem.
Harkers Island Museum Needs Storm Photos
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center is collecting hurricane photos from families, organizations and archives to be part of its “Harm’s Way” research project.
Budget Process Underway, Draws Criticism
The process for this year’s state budget, which includes key items for the coast such as beach renourishment and a private-public partnership to purchase a dredge for Oregon Inlet, is facing criticism.
Cape Point Wildlife Protection Area Installed
Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced that a temporary wildlife protection area was put in place Saturday near the tip of Cape Point to protect nesting least terns.
Dare County’s Beach Restoration Recognized
Dare County has been recognized by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association for having one of the country’s best restored beaches.
Sunscreen Safety Ratings released Tuesday
Two-thirds of sunscreen products offer poor protection or have worrisome ingredients, the Environmental Working Group announced Tuesday with its release of the 12th annual Guide to Sunscreens,
Oyster Restoration Partners Detail Progress
Groups and agencies that have joined in a public-private partnership to restore and expand oyster habitat in North Carolina hosted Monday a behind-the-scenes tour in Morehead City.
Passenger Ferry to Ocracoke Likely Delayed
The new passenger-only ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke will likely be launched in the spring of 2019 N.C Ferry Division officials announced Friday.
New GenX Bills Prompt Enforcement Worries
GenX-related bills filed late last week in the N.C. General Assembly quickly drew criticism from environmental groups and a former regulator that they could create unintended consequences in the enforcement of existing pollution laws.
BOEM Adds Time for Input on Offshore Wind
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has extended the public comment deadline from May 21 to July 5 for its proposed plan for Atlantic offshore wind energy leasing.
Coastal Research Projects Receive Funds
Three new research projects that address research flood risks, emerging contaminants and new tourism options focusing on dark skies have received funding from the North Carolina Community Collaborative Research Grant Program.
Boswell Files Bill to Reopen NE Shellfish Lab
Rep. Beverly Boswell, R-Dare, has introduced a bill to reopen in Dare County a shellfish sanitation lab closed after budget cuts in 2014, a move that led to permanent closure of northeast waters to shellfishing.
Shad in the Classroom Boosts Recovery Effort
Students across the state are raising and releasing American shad as part of the Shad in the Classroom program, giving them a chance to learn about and participate in the recovery work of the American shad.
Overfished Domestic Stocks at All-Time Low
NOAA Fisheries announced Thursday that its newly released Status of U.S. Fisheries report for 2017 shows the number of stocks on the overfished list just reached a new all-time low.