REPRINTED FROM COASTAL REVEIW ONLINE REPRINTED FROM COASTAL REVEIW ONLINE The National Marine Fisheries Service has given its go-ahead for seismic surveys for oil and natural gas in the Atlantic, approving five companies for incidental harassment of marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Seismic blasting cannot begin until the Bureau of Ocean Energy […]
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With the recent passing of George H. W. Bush, North Carolina artist Robert B. Dance fondly recalls meeting the 41st President of the United States when his National Park Stamp painting “‘Hatteras Standing” was presented at the White House and then shown in the Great Hall of the Smithsonian. At the time, according to the […]
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December is upon us and winter cold is in full effect throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Many boaters are off the water during the cold months, but safe boating in the spring and summer starts with proper winterization and preparation. Every year when the boating season opens up, the Coast Guard conducts numerous rescues due to preventable […]
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COASTAL REVIEW ONLINE “Hear the music, the thunder of the wings. Love the wild swan” — Robinson Jeffers, American poet The warm, long golden days of summer are behind us, blown aside by the windy cold fronts bellowing out of the Arctic. Hitching a ride on these southbound frigid blasts of air are tundra swans. […]
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A generator fire that started on Monday morning at the St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) in Avon caused no damage to the church itself, thanks to a quick response from the Avon Volunteer Fire Department. The generator, which is located on the side of the brick structure, was powered on during a routine weekly […]
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Beach finds are the best. Sea glass, sand dollars, the coveted Scotch bonnet, olives, and shells with bright purple coloring are just a few of the things that bring people delight and wonderment when traversing Ocracoke’s beaches. Other more unsightly beach finds can also bring a sense of wonderment. While out for a beach walk, […]
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Six historic cottages will be open for viewing on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Ocracoke Village Local Shopping Day event. Ocracoke, North Carolina – December 1, 2018 – Please join Ocracoke Preservation Society on Sunday, December 9, 2018 for this fun holiday tradition. With generous permission from the homeowners, OPS […]
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November offered great views of nebulae! This is the Flame (lower left quadrant) and the Horse Head Nebulae (upper right quadrant) and a couple of small reflection nebulae! The main star in this shot is Alnitak. It’s the easternmost star in Orion’s belt. With a visual magnitude of +1.7, it’s easy to see with the […]
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Coast Guard crews returned four mariners to shore Wednesday, after their sailboat was demasted in a storm more than 100 miles off Cape Lookout. Rescue Coordination Center Norfolk received a satellite emergency distress notification Monday night. Later that evening, an Air Station Elizabeth City HC-130 Hercules airplane crew located the 55-foot Beneteau Oceanis sailboat and […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items related to the National Seashore for the week of November 28 include the following:
