Photographer Jim Snyders captured this image, “Hanging Out,” earlier this month in Swansboro.
Study Challenges Oil Industry Report
A new study finds that North Carolina and neighboring states would see little or no benefit from offshore oil drilling and that the industry could hurt existing parts of the economy.
Annual Christmas Rite Begins Next Week
Yes, it’s time once again for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, and the N.C. chapter invites birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running, citizen science survey that will help shape the future of birds and climate science nationwide.
‘Hungry’
Photographer Brian Horsley captured this image of a humpback whale, “Hungry,” Nov. 7 at Cape Lookout.
‘Birds of a Feather’
Photographer Mary Ward captured this image, “Birds of a Feather,” Aug. 23 at Federal Point at Fort Fisher.
UNCW Researcher Earns National Award
UNCW research professor Steve Ross has received national recognition for a project he co-led studying mid-Atlantic deep-sea canyons and their marine life.
‘Great Blue’
Photographer David Galyon captured this image, “Great Blue,” Nov. 11 at Lake Mattamuskeet.
‘Late Fishing’
Photographer Jody Merritt captured this image, “Late Fishing,” Oct. 20 at Atlantic Beach.
‘Swimming Lessons’
Photographer Terri Chabot captured this image, “Swimming Lessons,” Oct. 24 at Kure Beach Pier.
‘Breakfast’
Photographer Jody Merritt captured this image, “Breakfast,” Oct. 9 in Atlantic Beach.
‘Feeling Crabby’
Photographer Terri Chabot captured this image, “Feeling Crabby,” Sept. 8 at Carolina Beach State Park.
Sea Turtle Center Earns National Award
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recently honored the N.C. Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center at Roanoke Island with an award.
Study Links Storm Losses, Climate
A new study finds the upward trend in U.S. economic losses from hurricanes in recent decades is consistent with the growing influence of climate change.
‘Sunrise Flirt’
Photographer David Galyon captured this image, “Sunrise Flirt,” in November 2014 at Atlantic Beach.
State Seeks Comments on Study
The state Division of Coastal Management seeks public comments on a legislatively required study of beach erosion.
Two More Towns Oppose Drilling
Two more coastal N.C. towns are on record as formally opposing offshore oil and gas drilling, with Carolina Beach and Emerald Isle passing resolutions Tuesday.
