The Oak Island Pier was closed last week by town officials because of safety concerns stemming from damage suffered during Hurricane Matthew.
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Corps OKs Ocean Isle’s Terminal Groin Plan
Ocean Isle Beach has the federal permit needed to build an estimated $5.7 million terminal groin at the erosion-prone east end of the Brunswick County town.
Cape Becomes Laboratory for Climate Study
Historic structures that are part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore are being used to test a developing strategy for dealing with the vulnerability of cultural resources to climate change.
Poll: NC Voters Support Renewable Energy
A poll from Conservatives for Clean Energy shows North Carolina voters overwhelmingly support candidates who work to advance clean energy.
Bill Would Block Cape Fear Reclassification
A bill recently filed in the N.C. General Assembly would block a proposed reclassification of part of the lower Cape Fear River, a change that could ease requirements on polluters upriver.
Women in Science to Host Event for Girls
Women in science will be on hand as role models for an event designed to spark middle school-aged girls‘ interest in technical fields set for April 1 at Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort.
Chamber Opposes Repeal of Plastic Bag Ban
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is opposing Dare County Rep. Beverly Boswells bill Tuesday to repeal a ban on plastic bags for coastal businesses.
State Out of Clean Power Challenge
A federal court has released the state from a legal challenge against the federal Clean Power Plan the state joined under former Gov. McCrory.
Sam’s Field Notes: Diversity of Carolina Crabs
A crabby disposition may not be so great, but crab diversity on the North Carolina coast, which is home to a large number of different crustaceans, is a positive sign.
Coastal Commission Chair Gorham Resigns
Frank Gorham, chairman of the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, has resigned, announcing his decision in an email Thursday.
Coastal Review Online Wins 14 Press Awards
Coastal Review Online was recognized Thursday with 14 awards for its coverage of coastal North Carolina environmental news from the N.C. Press Association.
New Leader for Marine Fisheries Sought
N.C. environmental officials are looking for a new director for the Division of Marine Fisheries to cut down on the workload for current director Braxton Davis, who also leads the Division of Coastal Management.
NOAA Tool Ranks Regional Climate Patterns
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been promoting a tool that ranks regional climate data from across the country and from a little over a century.
Solar: Big Changes in Energy Bill Taking Shape
A proposed energy bill in the works in the N.C. General Assembly could bring surprising changes on renewable energy, including third-party energy sales and streamlined permitting for solar projects.
Airlie Road Parcel OK’d for Development
The Wilmington City Council approved on Tuesday a controversial 57-home development off Airlie Road following a nearly two-hour public hearing on the request.
Warming Could Affect Ocean Life by 2050
A study out of England published this week in the journal Nature Communications looks at when the influence of climate change could begin to stress ocean ecosystems.
