Federal officials said last week that humpback whales are dying at alarming rates along the Atlantic coast, but the explanation has eluded scientists.
Trump Signs Order on Offshore Drilling
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions on offshore drilling for oil and natural gas and halting expansion of marine sanctuaries.
EPA Seeks Public Input on Regulations
In an effort to downsize environmental regulatory systems, the Trump has asked for public input on the economic impediment of environmental regulations.
See an Alligator? Snap a Photo
The Wildlife Resources Commission, in an effort to learn more about alligators, has set up a system for the public to report sightings.
Google Time Lapse Shows Coastal Changes
Changes to the North Carolina coast are dramatically illustrated in a time-lapse feature of Google Earth that allows users to view aerial images made over a roughly 30-year span.
Cook Adds Provision to Repeal Plastic Ban
Sen. Bill Cook on Thursday added language to an environmental regulatory bill to include a provision repealing the longstanding ban on plastic bags on the Outer Banks.
Photography Book Captures Coastal Beauty
Photographer David Blevins showcases the beauty of North Carolina’s barrier islands in a new book with colorful photographs of the islands’ wildlife and natural features.
Stormwater Addressed at Blockade Runner
The Blockade Runner resort in Wrightsville Beach has a new, improved stormwater system — just in time for the world’s largest gathering of stand up paddleboard athletes.
Federation Asks for New Pipeline Assessment
In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the North Carolina Coastal Federation requests a new environmental study.
Another Bill Filed to Limit State’s Wind Energy
Another bill has been has introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly calling for increased military oversight of wind energy installations, despite military support for the current approval system.
Cape Lookout Honors Volunteer of the Year
Cape Lookout National Seashore announced Friday that volunteer Marcel Plathe has been selected as Volunteer of the Year 2016 for contributing over 460 hours of service at the park.
Science March Planned in Beaufort April 22
The public is invited to participate in a local “March for Science” event in Beaufort in Carteret County on April 22, in conjunction with similar marches across the nation being held the same day.
DEQ Secretary Wins Committee Approval
Michael Regan, Gov. Cooper’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Quality, received Thursday a Senate committee’s unanimous approval, advancing his pending confirmation.
U.S. Senators Address Marine Debris in Bill
A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., aims to hold other countries accountable for marine debris that affect U.S. shorelines.
Lawmakers Urge Trump to Spare Sea Grant
A letter signed by 22 Democratic and independent senators urges President Trump to reconsider his proposed elimination of funding for the National Sea Grant College Program.
N.C. Aquarium Earns Top Accreditation
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Monday it received an accreditation signifying that the animals at the facility are provided with the best care possible.
