Video from OCEARCH OCEARCH, a non-profit organization that conducts research on sharks around the globe, is in the middle of its 45th ocean research expedition to learn more about these animals as they begin to leave the Carolinas region and transition north for the summer. “Our data shows that prior to their spring migration north, many […]
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The Coast Guard, Maritime Administration (MARAD), North Carolina Emergency Management, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and more than 40 other agencies completed a full-scale oil spill preparedness exercise in Kitty Hawk. The joint exercise is designed to test and improve the effectiveness of federal, state, and local agencies in Virginia and North Carolina to respond to a major pollution incident. The exercise scenario was of a vessel colliding with a submerged object 40 miles off […]
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The 11th Annual Rock the Cape will celebrate the visual and performing arts on Hatteras Island June 1-2 with an art show, live music, and a gallery tour. Artists wishing to participate in the Rock the Cape Art Show can sign up online here. The application deadline is Friday, April 28. Priority will be given […]
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Have you ever come across something on the beach and have no idea what it is? We have a challenge for you! The North Carolina Aquariums are leading the Coastal North Carolina team in the NC Bioblitz—part of the City Nature Challenge (CNC) April 28-May 1. Started in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco […]
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Severe thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, especially west of Highway 17 on mainland North Carolina, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Damaging wind gusts and the possibility of an isolated tornado are the main threats and are possible from 3:00 p.m. until 10 […]
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The Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for climbing this year beginning Wednesday, April 26. Standing nearly 165 feet tall, the Bodie Island Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the third lighthouse to serve this area. Climbing tickets go on sale at 7 a.m. and may only be purchased […]
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A recent book signing event at the Island Convenience store in Rodanthe drew a large crowd, with some visitors driving several hours to connect with author and historian “Keeper James” D. Charlet. “Our book signing events at the Island Convenience store in Rodanthe just keep getting better, and the Wednesday, April 12, session was a […]
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The Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to provide updates and gather input on the development and implementation of an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for the estuarine-anchored gill-net fishery in North Carolina. The Division is working with the N.C. Department of Information Technology […]
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Researchers, managers, growers, harvesters, restaurateurs, restoration practitioners, state legislators, educators and others invested in protecting and restoring the state’s oyster resources will meet in Raleigh to share recent accomplishments and encourage future work. The two-day workshop, “N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts,” and a legislative reception are to take place May 9-10 in […]
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The application period for the ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program will close at 5 p.m. Friday, April 21, with available federal funding committed to applications currently in process and those expected in the weeks ahead. This is the last opportunity for eligible North Carolinians who have not yet submitted an application to apply for aid through the […]
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