Aquaculture has the potential to help the world adapt to a changing climate, but warming ocean temperatures, storms and landscape changes could force the industry to adapt as well.
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New tool can forecast shellfish growing area closures
ShellCast is a new online application funded by North Carolina Sea Grant created to predict temporary shellfish lease closures.
All Blue Week aims to hook Wilmington on a blue economy
The Nov. 2-6 slate of events includes seminars, tours and discussions focused on the economic growth related to ocean resources in the Wilmington area.
It’s Oyster Week in North Carolina
Oct. 11-15 is North Carolina Oyster Week this year and organizers, North Carolina Sea Grant, the North Carolina Coastal Federation, and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, say the “shellebration” includes a series of in-person and virtual oyster-related events along the coast and in the Triangle.
Shellfish hatchery owner vows to rebuild after recent blaze
Jimmy Morris says he will rebuild his family’s aquaculture business, the Mill Point Hatchery in Sea Level, which was destroyed by fire early Sunday.
Aquaculture Workshop Set for April 8
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is partnering with several agencies and organizations to host a workshop on aquaculture gear management and storm preparedness.
Aquaculture Workshop to Focus on Gear
A free aquaculture workshop on gear management and storm preparedness is being offered online April 8 to all shellfish growers in the state.