…this effort, only very strong support.” Wrightsville Beach has in place an ordinance, “Abandoned Vessel Unlawful; Removal Authorized,” which states “A. It shall be unlawful for the registered owner or person entitled to possession of a vessel to cause or allow such vessel to be abandoned as the term is…
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Commission’s vote sets stage to reinstate coastal rules
Sunset at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Photo: C. Peek/N.C. Parks & Recreation A set of coastal development rules temporarily placed back in the state code will be up for public comment and possibly reinstated as permanent by year’s end. The Coastal Resources Commission, during a special meeting Tuesday, unanimously approved…
“Path from Frisco Campground”
Photo of the Week: June 8-14, 2015 Photograph by Alex Goldstein, of Wilmington. Photographer Alex Goldstein captured this image during a sunset walk to the beach from Frisco Campground on the Outer Banks. This photo was submitted to Coastal Review Online’s photography contest. We want your best shots to tell…
Swim advisories issued for Carteret, New Hanover accesses
…the public access to Banks Channel at the corner of Waynick Boulevard and Sunset Avenue in Wrightsville Beach. Test results there show a running monthly average of 37 enterococci per 100 milliliters of water. The advisories are for waters within 200 feet of posted signs. Testing will continue at the…
Sanctuary’s Possible Expansion Raises Suspicions
NAGS HEAD — Soured by what they view as onerous government restrictions on fishing, boating and beach driving, Outer Banks divers are skeptical of a proposed update of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary that would include any possibility of future expansion. But sanctuary officials said the draft plan does not…
Cape Fear Lifesavers’ Daring 1893 Rescue
…system although not as fast as the boat’s occupants would have preferred. Even though they were headed downwind, the return trip still took more than four hours. Chasing them like a fiendish pack of wolves, the waves became hard to see as daylight dimmed. Sunset, even though the sun was…
Surf City Set For Mountains To Sea Trail Event
…include the following: Friday, March 27: A reception at the Missiles and More Museum and Assembly Building and roller skating at the Topsail Island Rollerskating Rink or classic miniature golf at the Patio Playground. Saturday, March 28: Beach ecology workshops, tours of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation…
Evening At Cape Lookout Programs Set
…night begins with a ferry ride at dusk, followed by a chance to take in the view from the Cape Lookout Lighthouse around sunset. Superintendent Jeff West encourages visitors to bring their camera and experience South Core Banks and the lighthouse as the Light Keepers did, in the dark of…
Lookout at Night During Evening at the Cape
HARKERS ISLAND – Watch the sunset from the top of Cape Lookout Lighthouse during the seasonal Evening at the Cape program with Cape Lookout National Seashore. Full moon setting at Cape Lookout. Photo: Sam Bland Ranger-led excursions, which feature a ferry ride at dusk and stories from the past, are…
Cape Lookout Invites Visitors to Explore
…21 and continue June 22 and June 23. Bring a flashlight and experience South Core Banks and the lighthouse as the lightkeepers did, in the dark of night. Hear their stories and watch the sunset at the national seashore. “This is a great opportunity to witness your favorite beach under…
Our Celestial Coast: Jupiter, Saturn in June
…head up on the beach or get away from light pollution by driving to Ramp 27, you will have a better chance of spotting it. You can locate it by mentally drawing a line from Arcturus towards a very bright star to the northeast, Vega. The Hercules Cluster is about…
What’s on the line? Spotted seatrout, aka ‘speckled trout’
…spawning activity typically during the month of May. Spawning takes place shortly after sunset and a single fish is capable of spawning multiple times throughout the season, making them a batch spawner,” Bauer said. In Florida, it has been observed that during peak spawning, spotted seatrout older than 3 years…