“Disappearing beaches brought on by record Great Lakes water levels,” Dr. Ethan Theuerkauf spoke with the CBS station in Chicago about rising water levels in the Great Lakes. https://www.mlive.com/weather/2019/06/disappearing-beaches-brought-on-by-record-great-lakes-water-levels.html

Dr. Fodrie has spoken with several media outlets about the recent shark bite at Atlantic Beach, NC. http://wr.al/1FKS1 https://www.wsls.com/news/national/north-carolina-high-schooler-loses-her-leg-after-shark-bite  

Dr. Luettich, Dr. Hall, alumna Dr. Smith all have their research featured, as well alumna Kathleen Onorevole has a story of about IMS preparing for hurricanes highlighted. https://www.unc.edu/story/hurricane-research-2/

“Storm surge research helps save lives” Dr. Luettich spoke with WITN about the start of hurricane season and surge risk for ENC.   https://www.witn.com/video?vid=510790042

“Preventing waterborne illness after a hurricane” Dr. Noble is featured in a top story on unc.edu on Preventing waterborne illness after a hurricane. https://www.unc.edu/discover/preventing-waterborne-illness-after-a-hurricane/

“Rapid water quality tests better protect beachgoers,” Dr. Noble was featured in today’s The Conservation about rapid water testing. https://theconversation.com/rapid-water-quality-tests-better-protect-beachgoers-117136    

“Sores, lesions: Early fish kill in Neuse worries those who use the river,” Dr. Paerl spoke with WRAL about another fish kill in the Neuse. https://www.wral.com/sores-lesions-early-fish-kill-in-neuse-worries-those-who-use-the-river/18406517/  

Dr. Rodriguez spoke with both WITN and WCTI yesterday about rip currents. https://wcti12.com/news/local/is-hurricane-florence-impacting-rip-currents-along-nc-coast https://www.witn.com/content/news/-Experts-say-no-evidence-of-greater-rip-current-risk-along-Crystal-Coast-510299681.html

Dr Avery Paxton spoke with Smithsonian Magazine about her dissertation research looking at how tropical fish use artificial reefs. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/05/shipwreck-habitats-help-tropical-fish-adapt-to-warming-waters/

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