The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve in partnership with the Brunswick County Association of Realtors offers “Promoting Living Shorelines for Erosion Control – A Virtual Workshop for Real Estate Professionals.”
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Climate change program to explore solutions at fall workshop
NC State’s KIETS Climate Leaders Program is offering an Oct. 7-8 symposium that is open to the public at no charge on research and innovation addressing climate challenges and seeking viable solutions.
Find a special bottle in the water and you can help scientists
Deploying trackable floating bottles, researchers are working to better understand how litter gets into waterways and travels downstream, with an effort to pinpoint litter hotspots and identify correlations between storms and the volume of trash that enters individual streams during those storms.
NCSU, Carteret college OK aquaculture transfer agreement
North Carolina State University and Carteret Community College have signed an agreement designed to create a streamlined transfer pathway for students seeking to earn bachelor’s degrees in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology.
Serving public a passion for State Climatologist Jared Bowden
“I’m trying to help the public with their problems related to climate,” says Dr. Jared Bowden, a Rocky Mount native who became director of the North Carolina State Climate Office early this month.
Sunny day flooding not as paradoxical as it may sound
While seemingly counterintuitive, king tides are not a new phenomenon but do represent a chronic and increasingly difficult challenge for coastal communities, but ordinary people can help by contributing to the science.
Measure would create special ‘Red Wolf’ vehicle tags
A bipartisan group of legislators has filed a bill to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to begin issuing special vehicle registration plates with proceeds benefiting the state’s eastern red wolf population.
Population growth to impact water infrastructure: Forum
The 2026 Emerging Issues Forum held last week evaluated challenges associated with the state’s aging water infrastructure and its workforce, and possible solutions.
NC State’s 2026 Sport Fishing School to take place in June
The five-day immersive experience in Hatteras for ages 18 and older combines classroom instruction and hands-on training.
High schoolers can apply for June conservation workshop
Rising 10th through 12th graders who want to attend a weeklong intensive study on managing natural resources have until March 31 to get their applications in to their county’s Soil and Water Conservation District representative.
Former Sea Grant Director BJ Copeland leaves coastal legacy
Dr. B.J. Copeland, 89, who died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, influenced coastal science and management in the state for decades.
NC State team develops simulation tool for offshore energy
North Carolina State University researchers have created a model that simulates wind, waves, tides and currents to help pinpoint areas best suited for various types of offshore energy generation.
Researchers need Ocracoke residents’ perspective for study
A team of researchers want to hear from Ocracoke residents their perspective on managing challenges associated with the island’s changing environment.
Why do we fish? Myriad reasons are all valid, except for one
Whatever the motivation, personal or philosophical, escapist or naturalist, there is almost no wrong answer when it comes to fishing.
EPA seeks reporting rollback as new study finds hidden PFAS
The EPA says the change will cut red tape, but new research suggests regulators may already be missing major sources of contamination.
New webinar series to offer coastal landscaping expertise
The series, “Landscapes that Last,” is for coastal residents, local governments, homeowners associations and nurseries “to build shared knowledge and healthier coastal communities.”
