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Dr Noble on concerns in the wake of Hurricane Florence

December 24, 2018

ICYMI – Dr Rachel Noble was in the News & Observer over the holidays talking about additional concerns in the wake of hurricane Florence. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article223328915.html

Carter Smith talks about her living shoreline research

December 8, 2018

Amazing interview with Peterson lab PhD candidate Carter Smith on her living shoreline research. The title is “As sea level rises, should we build sea walls? We asked a scientist” and was produced by PBS News Hour https://youtu.be/sAZ_pjqDqDE

Dr Paerl on twenty years of hurricanes in NC and cyanobacteria

December 8, 2018

Excellent interview with Dr Paerl on twenty years of hurricanes on North Carolina and why we should pay attention to cyanobacteria. With mad props to Dr Paerl who did this interview hours after getting off a flight from Europe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvB0QLXn0ps&feature=youtu.be

Dr. Paerl on Toxic Algal Blooms

December 6, 2018

Interview with Dr. Pearl on toxic algal blooms in relation to intensifying hurricanes off of coastal Carolina. https://pbs.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8aa1c620fd96b27384151c36e&id=a84042f71d&e=c9eb1e828f

Dr Rodriguez talks about how to help oyster reefs

December 2, 2018

Institute of Marine Sciences joint associate professor Antonio Rodriguez talks about what can harm oyster reefs and what we can do to help protect them. http://news.trust.org//item/20181202145556-8h51y/

Two Tenure Track Faculty Hires

November 30, 2018

Marine Conservation Ecology / Fisheries Ecology – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level at the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS). We seek emerging leaders in the field … Read more

Dr Paerl Discusses Lake Pollution in Ancient Rome

November 28, 2018

Institute of Marine Sciences professor Hans Paerl discusses what might have happened to a lake in ancient Rome and how to help lakes currently recover from pollution. https://unc.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d57d961478ca5cef05dffd8f1&id=1894ad9278&e=5c9d1e8c3d

2018 Fall Research & Making Expo

November 27, 2018

The 2018 Fall QEP Research & Making Expo will take place on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Time: 3:00-5:00 PM Location: Great Hall, FPG Student Union

Dr Paerl Discusses Impact of Florence on NC Coast

November 21, 2018

Institute of Marine Sciences professor Hans Paerl talks about the impact of Hurricane Florence on the North Carolina coast. In an article titled: “Hurricane Florence crippled the seafood industry. Farmers must decide whether to rebuild.” By Drew Jackson posted on … Read more