N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Donald R. van der Vaart has responded to an EPA administrator’s warning over pollution permit challenges.
Study Finds Lack of Coral, Fish Protection
A new study finds that designated marine protected areas do not adequately conserve the evolutionary history of fish and coral in reefs across the globe.
Outer Banks Chamber to Host Energy Forum
Lunchtime talk to include representatives from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association and the N.C. Electric Membership Corp.
‘Snack Time’
Photographer Brian Horsley captured this image, “Snack Time,” in September at Shackleford Banks.
Study: Marshes Repond to Rising Seas
New research shows that marsh plants can trap more sediment and create more soil as CO2 levels rise in the atmosphere, bolstering their resistance to drowning.
‘Hanging Out’
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.
