One scholar calls the seven-night, eight-day University of North Carolina Wilmington summer class an “eye-opener” to the environmental issues coastal North Carolina faces.
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Blue Economy Index underperforms benchmarks in June
The index, which measures the economic activities in the oceans, fell by 3.71% in June.
Permeable pavement project underway at UNCW
Partners say that by replacing conventional asphalt with permeable pavement on the UNCW campus, they will help improve water quality in the nearby Bradley Hewletts Creek Watersheds.
UNCW Blue Economy Index bests its benchmarks in May
The university’s monthly economic measure of sustainable global uses of ocean resources is published on Bloomberg under the ticker: BLUEECO.
NC scientists receive tools for tracking new compounds
Researchers at North Carolina universities that are part of the PFAS Testing Network are now equipped to trace unregistered chemical pollutants back to the source of emission.
UNCW researchers to study how waves, storms move sand
The team of researchers received a nearly $1 million grant to study over the next two years sand movement under different conditions to better understand storm surge.
Funding boosts UNCW scientists’ work to stem coral losses
University of North Carolina Wilmington researchers recently received nearly $2 million to further study how to ethically protect coral reefs from being wiped out by disease and climate change.
UNCW workshop to examine aspects of blue economy
The workshop Dec. 5 aims to delve into a comprehensive discussion of the coastal economy in North Carolina.
UNCW ramps up program to nurture coast’s blue economy
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers a mentor program with140 volunteers who can share their experiences in coastal business startups.
Researchers find how hogfish ‘see’ themselves change color
University of North Carolina Wilmington scientists have discovered photoreceptors that allow hogfish to monitor their own shifting hues.
UNCW to host its first Ocean Innovation Conference Sept. 19
Taking place on University of North Carolina Wilmington’s campus, the daylong conference will explore the blue economy in the region.
UNCW to screen ‘Shew’s Natural Treasures’ April 30
University of North Carolina Wilmington professor Roger Shew highlights in his documentary the area’s natural landscapes and challenges these environments face.
UNCW professor appointed to United Nations Convention
Dr. Narcisa Pricope has been appointed to a three-year term with the United Nations to advise the UN Convention to Combat Desertification Science-Policy Interface.
UNCW aerial observatory to add new ways to study coast
The University of North Carolina Wilmington to become first in the Southeast to own an unoccupied aerial system observatory to map coastal areas.
UNCW researcher is growing microalgae to make limestone
Catharina Alves-de-Souza is part of a team studying how to best produce biogenic limestone, which could be used to significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions generated in the cement-making process.
UNCW event examines history of environmental injustice
Student-led People of Scientific and Equitable Achievement hosted the panel discussion.