NCDOT has increased departures for the Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicle ferry route from 36 to 52 Tuesday through Thursday until Sept. 21.
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Scientist urges more Vibrio awareness as risk moves north
Recent data finds that warming coastal waters from climate change impacts have resulted in Vibrio wound infections spreading north along the East Coast, and those with health issues are urged to immediately seek medical attention if exposed.
NOAA to fund oyster sanctuary, marine sciences program
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is awarding $14.9 million to the North Carolina Coastal Federation for oyster habitat restoration and a program to encourage underrepresented university students to study marine sciences.
Meeting rescheduled for Hammocks Beach history project
The town hall meeting rescheduled for 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14 in Swansboro will begin with an hourlong open house followed by a presentation on the Office of State Archaeology project to survey Hammocks Beach State Park.
Carteret County Wildlife Club celebrates Neusiok Trail
The Carteret County Wildlife Club and Mountains-to-Sea Trail are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Neusiok Trail Sept. 30 with hikes, guest speakers and lunch.
NC King Tides Project teams up with Virginia-based effort
Wetlands Watch environmental organization has teamed up with North Carolina King Tides Project to document extreme high tide events.
Coastal stays have raised $12,000 via Coins for Conservation
Beaufort innkeepers Jay Tervo and Barbara McKenzie have raised more than $12,000 through the program they created to benefit the coastal environment.
Venus flytrap: Carolinas’ most unique plant still in peril
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ruled last month that the Venus flytrap “is not facing an imminent threat of extinction now or in the foreseeable future,” but the agency underestimated the increasing risks.
Neuse monitoring shows high salinity from dry weather
Conditions checked through the Neuse River Estuary Modeling and Monitoring, or ModMon, Project show low river flow and saltier-than-normal water.
Knotts Island Ferry adjusts schedule for new school times
Departure and arrival times for the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry are being changed to accommodate new school hours in Currituck County.
Coastal crossroads: NC’s growing risk of Maui-like wildfires
Coastal communities face a looming threat as wildfires stoked by the forces of climate change make effective land management, preparedness and response more important than ever.
State appoints new director for Pine Knoll Shores aquarium
Longtime aquarium employee Clint Taylor has been selected to serve as the new director of the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Draft 10-year transportation plan comment period to end
Public comment can be submitted until Aug. 31 by taking a short online survey on NCDOT’s public engagement website, by phone, email, mail or visiting your county’s NCDOT office.
State announces commercial estuarine flounder season
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials announced Tuesday this year’s commercial estuarine flounder season dates by area and gear.
Court upholds that trawling doesn’t violate Clean Water Act
Federal court judges upheld last week a 2021 district court decision that commercial shrimpers can continue to harvest by trawler in the Pamlico Sound without a Clean Water Act permit.
Corolla Wild Horse Fund names Chris Winter as CEO
Chris Winters has been named the CEO of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, a new position for the nonprofit organization.
