UNC students participating in a capstone study project at the Coastal Studies Institute found that the Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve is both apparently healthy and valued in various ways by Hatteras Island residents.
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‘Oystering the old way’ exhibit new to Waterfowl Weekend
A new exhibit showing traditional oyster-harvesting methods is on display, just in time for the annual Waterfowl Weekend set for Friday through Sunday at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.
Natural Sciences museum to help educators explore coast
Educators can learn more about the wildlife in North Carolina during a January tour of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge near Plymouth or about Carolina Beach’s natural area and see carnivorous plants, like the Venus flytrap.
Deadline for community collaboration grants Feb. 4
The grant program requires a collaborative research approach pairing community stakeholders and academic experts to address priority coastal issues that align with Sea Grant’s mission and strategic plan.
King Tides Project needs your photos of extreme tides
North Carolina King Tides Project researchers need your photos of the extreme high and low tides, called king tides, expected on the coast through Tuesday.
UNCW, Coastal Land Trust among EEG grant recipients
Attorney General Josh Stein announced Thursday that UNCW and the Coastal Land Trust are among the 27 recipients of this year’s Environmental Enhancement grant from the North Carolina Department of Justice.
Maritime Museum readies for first ‘Boo-Fort’ Halloween
N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort kicks off its inaugural “Boo-Fort” Halloween at 11 a.m. Friday with a talk on Maritime Myths and Legends at the museum, followed by activities at Gallants Channel Annex.
Wilmington-area schools recognized for green initiatives
Federal and state education officials recognized last week UNCW, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Wrightsville Beach Elementary for their green initiatives.
Tryon Palace to be taken over by Halloween spirits
“All Hallows’ Eve” will feature ghosts, witches and other creatures Oct. 23.
Western Carolina’s shorelines program hits $5M in grants
Western Carolina University’s Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines has reached the $5 million mark in receiving grants to support its research and work.
UNCW Center kicks off ocean-focused economic initiative
UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship launched Tuesday the Alliance for the Blue Economy, an initiative to sustainably use ocean resources for economic growth.
UNCW Chancellor Sartarelli announces retirement plans
University of North Carolina Wilmington Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli has announced plans to retire.
Head outdoors for annual Take A Child Outside Week
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is encouraging outdoor adventures as part of the initiative that kicks off Friday.
NC Sea Grant joins study on emerging contaminants
North Carolina Sea Grant is joining with Connecticut and New Hampshire Sea Grant programs to study contaminants of emerging concern in coastal and freshwater environments.
Southport Maritime Museum debuts tactile maps
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport has begun offering tactile maps of the facility to allow visitors with low-vision or who have blindness to access the site independently.
DOT, NCSU partner on Bonner Bridge research project
The Department of Transportation has turned to researchers at N.C. State University to test girders from the demolished Bonner Bridge to improve tomorrow’s bridge designs.
