North Topsail Beach is advertising for construction bids to build a new park with public water access on a Stump Sound tributary.
Navy Sonar Ruling Overturned
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the National Marine Fisheries Service wrongly permitted the Navy to use low-frequency sonar in the world’s oceans, citing inadequate protection of marine mammals.
Fresh Flounder, Free Delivery
A mother osprey delivers a fresh flounder to the nest for her eyas, or chicks. Photo: Toni Schmidt
Morning Nectar
A Palamedes swallowtail butterfly (Papilio palamedes) extends its proboscis to feed on nectar in lantana blooms near the Croatan National Forest in Carteret County. Photo: Mark Hibbs
Climb Lookout Light This Sunday
Visitors to the Cape Lookout National Seashore this weekend will have the opportunity to climb the lighthouse, one of only four chances this year to do so on a Sunday. Photo: Sam Bland
Whitehead Named to Climate Change Panel
Jessica Whitehead, North Carolina Sea Grant coastal communities hazards adaptation specialist, has been named to a newly created 15-member panel formed to advise federal officials on how to respond to the effects of climate change.
Budget Marks $1.4 Million for Oyster Work
Coastal advocates and shellfish growers say communities in the east will benefit from funding for oyster sanctuaries and restoration projects included in the state budget compromise announced this week.
Report Highlights Benefits of Riparian Buffers
A new report highlighting the role of riparian buffers in preventing fish kills comes as North Carolina lawmakers consider scrapping rules that require the protections.
Scientists Find Cancer in Shellfish
Scientists have discovered an infectious form of cancer in clams, but not harmful to humans, adding to the growing number species that have contagious forms of cancer.
Maps Show Undisclosed Animal Operations
Maps released by environmental groups show the location of over 6,500 concentrated animal feeding operations known to be a public health and environmental hazard.
McCrory Urges Prompt Permitting for Seismic
Gov. Pat McCrory has sent a letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell urging quick processing of permit applications submitted by companies that seek to conduct seismic tests to explore oil and natural gas resources off the state’s coast.
Early-Season Fish Kill Seen at Neuse River site
A fish kill affecting larger species such as flounder and horseshoe crabs was reported this week in the Neuse River near New Bern.
Senate Measure Cuts Pier Manager’s Job
Dare County officials oppose a measure in the Senate version of the state budget eliminating the position of Jennette’s Pier manager, and others say the move is political payback.
Legislators Urge Halt in Seismic Permitting
Four North Carolina representatives are among 55 members of Congress who have signed a letter urging President Obama to end consideration of permit applications for seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Sunset Beach Council Votes to Hire Lobbyist
The Sunset Beach Town Council voted Monday to hire a lobbyist to fight Senate Bill 875, which would de-annex three areas of town under development.
Nags Head Board Delays Action on Street
Nags Head commissioners voted to delay a plan to close a portion of Seagull Drive, an oceanfront street badly damaged by storms in 2009 that remains a pricey maintenance problem for the Outer Banks town.
