The Center for Biological Diversity has sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service demanding endangered species protections for the black-capped petrel.
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Benefits Based on Assumptions
Politicians say states’ investments needed to support offshore oil and gas development warrant revenue sharing but laws must be changed for that to happen.
Oil, Gas Revenues Vary by State
The path for coastal states receiving royalties was blazed by elected state officials who negotiated for a return on their infrastructure investments.
Drilling Pros: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Proponents of offshore drilling predict that a massive new workforce could be on North Carolina’s horizon if oil and gas resources are tapped in the Atlantic Ocean.
“Finding Dinner”
Photographer Jody Merritt captured this image of a sanderling feeding along the beach at Fort Macon State Park.
Top Jobs in the Oil Industry
Jobs in oil and gas production can be highly technical, complex, demanding and, in many cases, come with high-paying salaries.
State: Avoid Attracting Sharks
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries asks fishermen and swimmers to take steps to avoid attracting sharks to areas and at times when people are swimming.
Coastal Issues Abound in Senate Budget Bill
The state Senate yesterday passed a biennial budget plan that once again contains numerous coastal provisions, including money for inlet dredging, improvements at the state ports and oyster restoration.
Groin Project Threatens Tern Habitat
The least terns are back at Rich Inlet and Figure Eight Island, but environmentalists fear that a planned terminal groin threatens their future there.
Park Service to Change Buffers
The National Park Service announced Tuesday a plan to modify wildlife-protection buffers at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Elected Officials Praise Bridge Deal
State and local elected officials praised the settlement agreement that allows the long-delayed Bonner Bridge replacement project to move forward.
Deal Struck for New Bonner Bridge
Environmental groups have reached an agreement with the state to drop their legal challenges against building a replacement for the aging Bonner Bridge.
Bill Speeds Approval of Sewage Plants
Legislators are considering a measure to create a privatized, fast-track permit approval process for some sewage-treatment facilities that would bypass state and county agencies.
“Night Moves”
Photographer Gladys Buzzell captured this image during a sunset drive through Beaufort on a cold and windy winter evening.
Exhibit Showcases Wildlife Corridor
An exhibit at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher showcases images of 31 species captured by automatic cameras placed in the wild over a two-year period.
Oil: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Oil and natural gas come from ancient organisms – tiny plants, algae and bacteria mainly – that were powered by the sun during various stages of Earth’s geologic history.
