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Dr. Noble on Vibrio Infections

August 26, 2019

Dr. Rachel Noble (Marine Sciences, ESE) recently spoke with BuzzFeed about recent Vibrio infections. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/skbaer/flesh-eating-bacteria-climate-change-vibrio-warming

Dr. Hall on algal blooms on Chowan River

August 26, 2019

Dr. Nathan Hall (IMS) was featured in a writeup about the algal blooms on the Chowan River. http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2019/08/26/Scientist-Algal-blooms-cause-still-unclear.html

Fodrie Ph.D. Student Amy Yarnall on bay scallop research

August 23, 2019

Fodrie lab PhD student, Amy Yarnall (E3P) gave an interview about her bay scallop research on WITN this evening. https://www.witn.com/content/news/UNC-research-team-studying-bay-scallops-on-east-coast-558052631.html

Colloquium Series: Fall 2019 Schedule

August 21, 2019

The Department of Geological Sciences Fall of 2019 Colloquium Series Colloquium Fall 2019 Schedule[4] Thursdays in Martin Lounge (Mitchell Hall) Refreshments at 3:30pm. Talk is at 4:00pm. 3:30pm – 5:pm Colloquium Fall 2019 Schedule[4]

IMS cited in Wilmington Star-News

August 18, 2019

The Wilmington Star-News cited research from the Institute of Marine Sciences that predicts North Carolina will see more flooding associated with hurricanes and tropical storms.  https://www.starnewsonline.com/opinion/20190818/our-view-hurricanes-have-changed-so-must-our-preparations

Dr. Paerl on his latest hurricane research

August 15, 2019

Dr. Hans Paerl (Marine Sciences, ESE) spoke with WNCT9 about his latest hurricane research and our “new normal” https://www.wnct.com/local-news/climate-change-research-warns-of-a-new-normal-for-enc/

Dr. Noble on Vibrio risks this summer

August 14, 2019

Dr. Rachel Noble (Marine Sciences, ESE) spoke with WITN about Vibrio risks at area beaches this summer https://www.witn.com/content/news/-Local-researchers-educate-about-flesh-eating-bacteria-543158341.html

IMS alumna Dr. Carter Smith on living shorelines

August 14, 2019

Peterson lab graduate, Dr. Carter Smith (Marine Sciences), spoke with the News and Observer about her dissertation research on living shorelines. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article233951777.html

Dr. Paerl interviewed by WITN

August 13, 2019

WITN interviewed Dr. Paerl on harmful algal blooms in eastern North Carolina. https://www.witn.com/content/news/-Local-dog-owners-and-experts-weigh-in-on-algae-concerns-540676581.html