The EPA has released an app that helps identify when a harmful algal bloom may be forming in U.S. waters.
Birding cruises through Swansboro estuaries on horizon
Once a month through November, bird watchers can check out the wildlife in Swansboro’s estuaries from aboard the Lady Swan ferryboat during a special birding cruise.
Currituck-Knotts Island ferry suspended through Friday
Ferry service between Currituck and Knotts Island has been suspended through Friday.
Transportation planners to consider toll bridge proposal
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is expected to vote this week on whether to support a proposed public-private partnership to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Discover ‘Sun, Earth, Universe’ at Cape Fear Museum
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is hosting the interactive exhibition, “Sun, Earth, Universe.”
2021 Shellfish lease application period ends Aug. 2
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries reminds potential applicants that the shellfish lease application period ends Aug. 2.
Morris Landing living shoreline work, debris cleanups set
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has two living shoreline maintenance and marine debris cleanups planned for next month at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve in Holly Ridge.
New law nixes 3-bid requirement for dredging contracts
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill exempting dredge projects from the state requirement that local governments get three bids before awarding contracts.
NC commercial fishermen landed less seafood last year
While North Carolina commercial fishermen sold 20% less last year to seafood dealers, the recreational harvest remained stable.
Drone trial delivers supplies to Ocracoke Island
NCDOT’s aviation and ferry divisions and drone company Volansi, completed two successful trial flights with a chocolate muffin delivery from Hatteras to Ocracoke Island.
Online Spanish resource guide offered for hurricane season
Enlace Latino NC, a Spanish-language news service, recently launched Prepárate NC, an online guide with resources for the hurricane season in Spanish.
Discussion slated on Coastal Habitat Plan amendment
The North Carolina Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee is set to review a draft amendment to the plan.
New turtle excluder device requirement goes in effect Aug. 1
A new turtle excluder device requirement will go into effect next month for skimmer trawl vessels 40 feet or more in length.
Stan Riggs recognized for ‘Excellence in Marine Geology’
ECU professor Dr. Stanley Riggs has been awarded the 2021 Francis Parker Shepard Medal by the Society for Sedimentary Geology.
Ocracoke Island Discovery Center now open to visitors
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore has opened the Ocracoke Island Discovery Center for educational exhibits in the former visitor center.
Meeting set for bridge project easements in game land
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on a proposed change to Juniper Creek Game Land in Brunswick County for a proposed bridge replacement.
