Do oyster farms give reef fish a place to call home? In a recent #HookLineandScience, underwater cameras show how and when reef fish use oyster cages. Learn more and see the GoPro footage: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie... @fisheries.noaa.gov

Do oyster farms give reef fish a place to call home? - Hook, Line and Science

Underwater cameras show how and when reef fish use cages.

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Graduate Funding Opportunity! 🧪 Sea Grant-APNEP Graduate Fellowship in Estuarine Research 📍Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System (NC or VA) ⏱️ November 23, 2026 💰Learn more: tr.ee/89ImYI

New publication on microplastic deposition in the southeast US following Hurricane Helene, funded by @ncseagrant.bsky.social and NC WRRI. This is the first US based study to assess microplastic deposition before, during, and after a major hurricane. academic.oup.com/ieam/advance...

Influence of Hurricane Helene on microplastic deposition in the mountainous southeastern United States

Key points Our study is the first United States-based study to examine microplastic deposition before, during, and after a hurricane.Hurricane Helene, a Ca

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Can fishing improve well-being as we age? A recent #HookLineAndScience explores researchers' findings on the benefits of fishing. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

Can fishing improve well-being as we age? - Hook, Line and Science

Researchers offer a look at the benefits fishing could bring later in life.

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We are now accepting proposals for the Community Collaborative Research Grant (CCRG) program! Projects requires a two-person team with a local knowledge expert and a scientific expert. Learn more and apply by October 26: tr.ee/wUCv3X1Qfl #RFP #RequestForProposals #FundingOpportunity

We are now accepting applications for the North Carolina Team Competition for Resilience Research! Visit the link below to learn more and see the full Request for Proposals (RFP). Applications are due by September 28: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/team-competi... #FundingOpportunity #RFP #CallForProposals

What affects the survival of reef fish after release more: depth or temperature? Check out our most recent #HookLineAndScience article to find out: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie... Full study: doi.org/10.1016/j.fi... @usf.edu

Does depth or temperature affect the survival of reef fish after release?

Ten years of charter fishing trips reveals the one factor that trumps all others.

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Applications are now being accepted for next year's Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship! Co-funded by NC Sea Grant and the NC Water Resources Research Institute, this is open to NC graduate students conducting research relevant to NC’s coastal and freshwater resources. tr.ee/8aWYfAVqIf

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Visit wrri.ncsu.edu to learn more about the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute.

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Registration is now open for the 2026 North Carolina Coastal Conference! Join researchers, resource managers, students, community leaders, and coastal professionals from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and conversations about North Carolina's coast. 🔗 tr.ee/GkmkKLU0jB

When do fishers engage with marine fisheries management in North Carolina? Read our recent #HookLineAndScience to learn what a new statewide survey reveals about participation by commercial fishers and recreational anglers: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie... 🧪

Did giant octopuses rule the ancient seas? Swipe through this breakdown of a recent #HookLineAndScience to learn how new research on fossilized jaws suggests massive octopuses may have been intelligent top predators 100 million years ago. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

NC Sea Grant and the NC Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) are excited to announce six Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellows for the 2026-27 year! These fellows will conduct research alongside a faculty mentor on topics relevant to NC's waterways and coast: tr.ee/3c9Q8K7_E7

Congratulations to former Mountains to Sea Fellow Jack Baer for publishing his work on flood hazard and risk modeling. Click below to read about it, and look for our new award announcement later this week! www.nature.com/articles/s44...

2025 Coastal Research Fellow Sam Holberg has wrapped up his one-year fellowship and has some big news to share. Read more about his work with NC Sea Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve on floating-gear oyster farming as a strategy to slow coastal erosion. www.deq.nc.gov/blog/2026/06...

Sea Grant and Reserve fellow finds that oyster farms have potential to slow down coastal erosion

Each year, North Carolina Sea Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve team up to award a North Carolina graduate…

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NC Sea Grant awarded core funding to nine faculty from universities across the state. For two years, these researchers will apply address diverse coastal topics such as shark depredation events, coastal land-use scenario, and more. Check out the full feature online: go.ncsu.edu/2026-coreres...

NC Sea Grant Announces 2026-28 Core Research Projects - North Carolina Sea Grant

North Carolina Sea Grant recently awarded core funding to nine researchers from universities across the state. For two years, these researchers will apply innovative approaches to diverse coastal topi...

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June 5 is #WorldEnvironmentDay, so let's talk about a 𝘩𝘰𝘵 topic: data centers. Swipe through for an overview of our most recent #HookLineAndScience, which breaks down a new study on how energy and water demands from AI infrastructure affect waterways and habitats.

A city in eastern North Carolina's Inner Banks region will lose a majority of its protected wetlands to open water by 2100. Swipe through for an overview of the costs and solutions, and head to the link below for the full story from our winter issue of Coastwatch: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/w...

Big news for the North Carolina: a new roadmap outlines how to protect and restore salt marshes — natural defenses that reduce flooding and erosion while supporting fisheries and coastal economies. Read the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative's plan below: www.nccoast.org/resource/nor...

Heading into Memorial Day Weekend, we want to remind you to wear your life jacket. Read our most recent #HookLineAndScience to learn why many recreational boaters don't and find more information on boater safety. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

What Are the Barriers to Life Jacket Use?

Here’s why many recreational boaters don’t wear preservers.

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Can underwater sounds reveal where fish live? Read our most recent #HookLineAndScience to learn about underwater soundscapes and what they might tell us. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

Can underwater sounds reveal where fish live? - Hook, Line and Science

By listening beneath the surface, scientists uncover how habitat shapes the hidden rhythms of estuarine life.

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Are anglers a rising threat to sharks? Recreational catches of shortfin mako reveal the impacts of modern fishing on open-ocean sharks in a recent #HookLineAndScience article: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

Are anglers a rising threat to sharks? - Hook, Line and Science

Recreational catches of shortfin mako reveal the impacts of modern fishing on open-ocean sharks.

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Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Looking to switch up your hors d'oeuvre options? Try these crab cake appetizers with fresh tarragon - the classic crab cakes we all love with a kick from the Tabasco and cayenne pepper!

Crab Cake Appetizer with Fresh Tarragon - Mariner's Menu

A great start for any meal: Crab Cake Appetizers with Fresh Tarragon.

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Meet Hannah Miller, our new social media specialist at North Carolina Sea Grant, WRRI - Water Resources Research Institute of the UNC System, and NASA / North Carolina Space Grant! 👋 We’re thrilled to have Hannah on board! Welcome to the team! 🎉

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! With beach season upon us, check out our recipe for Fried Coconut Shrimp with Orange-Pineapple Dipping Sauce - the perfect dish to get you ready for your summer vacation!

Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp with Orange-Pineapple Dipping Sauce - Mariner's Menu

Mariner's Menu shares Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp with Orange-Pineapple Dipping Sauce.

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Happy #NativePlantMonth! This month, we’re highlighting important native plants in NC that help keep your yard beautiful plus make it functional and environmentally friendly! Check out go.ncsu.edu/coastal-landscaping for resources and info about our webinar series, “Landscapes That Last!”

Sheepshead are an important recreational species along the Southeast coast, but as a species vulnerable to fishing, researchers set out to learn more about sheepshead reproductive patterns to inform effective management strategies...

Where do sheepshead spawn along the North Carolina coast? - Hook, Line and Science

New research identifies when and where sheepshead gather to reproduce.

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Our Spring 2026 issue of Coastwatch is here! Read about: 🦪 NC Oyster Trail day trips + weekend excursions 🦀 A study on blue crabs + their predators 💧 Long-term impacts of lithium mining on water quality 🐢 Saving cold-stunned sea turtles 🪝 And more! Dive in at go.ncsu.edu/cw-spring-26

Coastwatch Explores the NC Oyster Trail and More - North Carolina Sea Grant

The Spring issue of North Carolina Sea Grant’s Coastwatch magazine includes plans for day trips and weekend excursions on the NC Oyster Trail, a new study on blue crabs and their predators, a look at ...

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Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Today's recipe for Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes features a medley of delish flavors from ingredients like ginger, red curry paste, fish sauce, and Thai chilis!

Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes - Mariner's Menu

Mariner's Menu shares Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes.

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How do we protect a cold-water fish from changing temperatures? 🐟 New research co-authored by CALS applied ecologist Nadya Mamoozadeh is diving deep into how brook trout adjust to shifting weather patterns. Read how Mamoozadeh is fishing for resilience: http://ncst.at/Jqi650YFMzF

Lots of selfies coming in! Join our NWS offices across the country, and share YOUR #SafePlaceSelfie from your safe place from extreme weather!