N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, or NEST, and the National Park Service worked together to release Wednesday nine rehabilitated sea turtles at Coquina Beach.
Input Sought on Environmental Policy Act
The Council of Environmental Quality is looking for comments from the public on possible changes to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Study on Emerging Contaminants Released
The Department of Health and Human Services has released for public comment the long-delayed report on human health effects from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Trump Order Calls for More Offshore Drilling
President Trump has signed an executive order on ocean policy calling for more offshore drilling and revoking an Obama order issued in response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Salvo Cemetery Gets Bulkhead, Rock Barrier
A bulkhead and armor rock barrier was recently installed at the shoreline of the nearly 150-year-old Salvo Day Use Cemetery, bordered on all sides by Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Burr Receives Conservation Hero Award
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C. was recognized last week by the National Audubon Society for his work with the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which supports important habitat for birds.
Federation’s NE Office to Host Open House
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Wanchese office is showcasing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 its newly completed dock on Broad Creek during a community open house.
Tryon Palace to Celebrate Pollinator Week
Tryon Palace is set to offer in celebration of National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, several free pollinator-themed events at the palace and its North Carolina History Center.
Plan Would Fine States Opposed to Drilling
A GOP plan unveiled this week would assess financial penalties against states that block drilling for oil and natural gas off their coasts.
More Are Recycling; Report Ranks Counties
According to a report the state’s Recycling and Materials Management Section released last week, recycling in all counties and municipalities increased last year, compared to the previous year.
Corps OKs Funds for Morehead City Harbor
Rep. Walter Jones says he has secured an additional $12.6 million from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Morehead City Harbor this year.
DEQÂ Takes Further Action Against Chemours
DEQ Monday issued to Chemours a proposed court order requiring action to cut air emissions and water impacts caused by GenX and other compounds, as well as a notice of violation for 18 more compounds found at its facility.
Cape Hatteras Seashore Cleanups June 23
Drop-in volunteer beach cleanups are planned for a handful of Cape Hatteras National Seashore sites June 23 to celebrate World Oceans Month.
Cape Lookout Invites Visitors to Explore
Cape Lookout National Seashore offers opportunities throughout the summer and into the fall to learn about the wild horses and their habits as well as discover Cape Lookout Lighthouse at night.
Carcass Collection Program to Help Biologists
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ Carcass Collection Program has set up freezers at 12 locations along the coast where fishermen can donate fish carcasses for research.
Shipwreck Exploration To Be Livestreamed
NOAA researchers will conduct a robotic dive on an unknown shipwreck 40 miles off Hatteras Island June 25, livestreaming their work for audiences at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
