Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced Tuesday that for the third time in five years, a sea turtle nesting record has been broken, with the discovery of the 326th nest Monday.
Group to Assess Latino Residents’ Needs
Mano al Hermano, a non-profit organization serving the Latino community in Dare County, is gathering information on the needs of the Latino community on the Outer Banks.
Lookout Closes More Beach to Vehicles
Because of the record number of sea turtle nests at Cape Lookout National Seashore, more miles of the beach have been temporarily closed to off-road vehicles.
Dare County Reentry Permits Now Online
Dare County Emergency Management has launched an online reentry permit process to allow for the permits to be obtained at any time, although the agency recommends applying now.
Survey Seeks Feedback on Storm Experience
UNCW and ECU have developed a survey to better understand the experiences of North Carolina’s coastal residents and property owners during Hurricane Florence.
Shackleford Herd Lost Oldest Mare in 2018
The oldest mare on Shackleford Banks and 10 other horses on the banks died last year but the average mortality rate has remained nearly constant for 20 years, according to the latest annual report on the herd’s health.
Astronomy Night to Celebrate Moon Landing
Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Crystal Coast Stargazers Club are offering a special Astronomy Night July 20 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
NC Coastal Conference Registration Open
North Carolina Sea Grant announced Thursday details, including registration information, about the 2019 North Carolina Coastal Conference set for Nov. 19-20 in Wilmington.
Astronaut to Speak at Moon Landing Event
Astronaut Eric A. Boe will speak July 20 during the first lunar landing 50th anniversary celebration at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills.
Dello Takes Helm at State Climate Office
Kathie Dello started work this week as the North Carolina Climate Office’s director and state climatologist, the first woman to serve in the role.
UNCW Professor Chosen to Head Committee
University of North Carolina Wilmington biology professor Brian Arbogast was selected to serve as chair of the American Society of Mammalogists conservation committee,
Bonner to Lead CSI’s Ocean Energy Program
George Bonner has been named director of the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
UNCW Announces New Leadership Roles
UNCW Provost Marilyn Sheerer announced Tuesday new university leadership appointments, including top marine science and research posts.
Shelter Helps Opossums, Other Wildlife
Two opossums have a snack in the outdoor enclosure at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter and Education Center in Carteret County. OWLS is a nonprofit wildlife hospital where thousands of injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife are rehabilitated and released. OWLS cares for opossums like these two from infancy in the shelter’s nursery, to juveniles in the outdoor enclosures, to when they’re old enough to be released in a safe location. Photo: OWLS
Hearing Monday on Enviva Pellets Permit
State air pollution regulators will host a public hearing Monday in Clinton on a draft permit for Enviva Pellets to increase production at its Sampson County plant.
Well-Known Surfboard Sculpture Artist Dies
Beaufort artist Craig Gurganus, known for using recycling surfboards to create colorful fish sculptures and a longtime supporter of coastal protection, died Monday at 66.
