Four rehabilitated green sea turtles were released into the ocean from Pine Knoll Shores early Thursday morning by N.C. Aquarium staff and Duke University Marine Lab students.
News Briefs
House, Senate bills would ban Atlantic offshore drilling
Democratic New Jersey Sens. Cory Booker and Frank Pallone held a roundtable meeting Monday to discuss the proposed ban, the latest in a long history of attempts.
Ceremonies to honor foreign sailors killed off N.C. coast
After a three-year hiatus, the public ceremonies in Buxton and Ocracoke to honor foreign sailors who lost their lives off the North Carolina coast during World War II will take place the second week of May.
Coastal Reserve to hold advisory committee meetings
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold spring local advisory committee meetings in May for six of the reserve’s 10 sites.
Clean Cape Fear files PFAS-related complaint with UN
The Wilmington-based grassroots group filed Thursday a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Commission in an effort to stop the upstream Chemours manufacturing company from expanding operations.
Low-cost kayak lessons to be offered at state parks May 20
Jockey’s Ridge, Hammocks Beach and Carolina Beach state parks are among the locations hosting the low-cost kayaking instruction.
NC Civil Rights Trail marker to honor Wilmington leader
The life and work of Dr. Hubert Eaton will be commemorated with a North Carolina Civil Rights Trail marker in front of the historic downtown courthouse in Wilmington.
Asian small-clawed otter pups join family in public habitat
Gemma, Kai and Ren joined siblings and parents in their public habitat for the first time Tuesday morning at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
UNCW to screen ‘Shew’s Natural Treasures’ April 30
University of North Carolina Wilmington professor Roger Shew highlights in his documentary the area’s natural landscapes and challenges these environments face.
Carteret County begins search for Bogue Banks sand
Carteret County Beach Commission members were presented with potential offshore borrow locations from where the county may pump sand onto Bogue Banks ocean shorelines.
House falls short in move to override WOTUS-rollback veto
The 227-196 vote included all seven North Carolina House Republicans and 1st District Democratic Rep. Don Davis in favor of the veto override.
Aquarium to host Carnival to Combat Climate Change
This year’s event, “Ocean Health,” is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and is included with admission or membership to N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Documentary series examines drinking water pollution
“Our America: Trouble on Tap” looks at how environmental pollution, climate change and aging infrastructure are gradually eroding the ability for more and more communities across the United States to have access to free and potable drinking water.
$21M recommended for climate change resilience projects
The North Carolina Coastal Federation, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and National Audubon Society have been recommended for a total of $20.9 million in federal funding.
Coastal Resources Commission to vote on FLUPSY permits
The commission meets Wednesday in Manteo and is likely to consider permitting for floating upweller systems, or FLUPSYs, at private docks and permitted marinas.
Tryon Palace receives land for new community park
Tryon Palace Foundation at 4 p.m. Tuesday will hold a dedication ceremony for the new community park at Front and Craven streets in downtown New Bern.