The Bird Island Stewards will begin hosting monthly guided nature walks on the Bird Island Coastal Reserve at Sunset Beach every third Wednesday morning beginning Oct. 15.
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UNCW conference to explore science, blue economy
Registration closes Friday for the third annual Ocean Innovation Conference at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, a daylong event highlighting marine and coastal research, trends in the blue economy, and investment and collaboration opportunities.
Outer Banks Association of Realtors awards 8 scholarships
The Outer Banks Association of Realtors has awarded eight $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Dare County and Ocracoke Island as part of its “commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders.”
Shark meat could be high in mercury, mislabeled: Study
Meat labeled “shark” for sale in grocery stores and fish markets may be from critically endangered species or have significant mercury in its tissue, according to a UNC Chapel Hill study.
Maritime museums to offer talks, trips and more in August
The North Carolina Maritime Museum locations in Hatteras, Beaufort and Southport have a number of programs scheduled for August.
Whale researcher, aquarium CEO, educator James Powell dies
The noted wildlife biologist and zoologist was involved in researching North Atlantic right whales and credited for his work to conserve manatees, sea turtles and other endangered species.
National Weather Service staff to answer hurricane questions
The public is invited to attend one of three community forums, including one Monday in Havelock, to learn more about preparedness and effects and speak with a National Weather Service meteorologist.
Carteret brewery to host aquaculture program fundraiser
Come raise a glass to growing seafood and meet area aquaculture specialists at Nacho Brewery in Morehead City to learn more about what organizers call “a growing opportunity.”
Construction commences on Dare early college building
Officials this week marked the start of construction of a $21-$25 million structure to house the Dare County Early College on the College of the Albemarle’s Manteo campus.
State wildlife officers to increase presence on waterways
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission law enforcement officers will increase their presence on North Carolina waters through the July 4 holiday weekend.
Cape Lookout to begin Horse Sense and Survival tours
Cape Lookout National Seashore’s Resource Manager Dr. Sue Stuska will lead this year’s Horse Sense and Survival tours June 21, July 20, Aug. 3 and Sept. 20.
Core Sound readies for annual summer Parlor Talk Series
Cape Lookout National Seashore’s wildlife biologist Dr. Sue Stuska is to speak during the July 3 summer Parlor Talk Series at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s Morehead City location.
‘GatorWise’ advises how to live responsibly among alligators
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has joined the near dozen other southeastern U.S. states that American alligators call home by launching GatorWise.
‘Flytrap Frolic’ June 7 to offer close-up of carnivorous plants
N.C. Coastal Land Trust’s annual Flytrap Frolic, scheduled for June 7 in Wilmington, brings participants face-to-trap with carnivorous plants.
Tour highlights importance of state’s coastal reserves
State officials and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality staff took a tour Friday of Masonboro Island Reserve in Wilmington that highlighted the special coastal site.
Hatteras museum summer lecture series to start Tuesday
The Salty Dawgs Lecture Series takes place every Tuesday from May 20 to Aug. 26 and will feature a host of guest speakers who will talk about the history and culture of the Outer Banks.
