Dr. Rick Luettich talked with WITN about hurricane Laura predictions. He spoke about ADCIRC models that predict storm surge levels for hurricanes. To watch the WITN interview follow the link to https://www.witn.com/2020/08/27/storm-surge-models-show-hurricane-laura-bringing-catastrophic-levels-of-water-to-gulf-coast/

IDEA (Increasing Diversity and Enhancing Academia) student Emily Robinson conducted a research project this summer on nitrate contamination in Sampson County. Her summary report: Nitrate Contamination in Sampson County Warrants a Closer Look Sampson County, NC, is pretty high up … Read more

Institute of Marine Science’s very own Dr. Noble shares her DIY disinfectant wipes “recipe” on Popular Science For a step by step instruction on how to make your own disinfectant wipes read https://www.popsci.com/story/diy/diy-baby-disinfecting-wipes/

Institute of Marine Science’s Dr. Noble speaks with the News Observer regarding her efforts in analyzing sewage in communities across the state to eventually track and predict outbreaks of the coronavirus. To hear more about Dr. Noble’s research follow the … Read more

Haley Plaas, a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Marine Sciences is featured on the Well for her research regarding the potential respiratory threat caused by harmful algal blooms. To read more about Plaas’ findings, follow the link https://thewell.unc.edu/2020/08/14/algal-blooms-pose-possible-respiratory-threat/

Professor Kevin Stewart discussed the 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Sparta with ABC11 news. To access the video and more on the interview, click here.   For Professor Stewart’s personal page.  

Institute of Marine Science’s very own Jeff Plumlee (Fodrie Lab), and Savannah Ryburn (Bruno Lab) interviewed by WITN regarding their research of sharks and efforts in protecting the shark population. To hear what Plumlee and Ryburn have to say, read … Read more

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Institute of Marine Science’s very own Dr. Noble speaks with Quartz on DIY disinfectant wipes following the Clorox wipes shortage due to COVID-19. For a step by step instruction on how to make your own disinfectant wipes read https://qz.com/1890296/clorox-wipes-shortage-the-best-disinfecting-wipe-alternatives/

While most spend the days before a hurricane buying milk & bread, grad students Jana Haddad and Emory Wellman spend that time heading out into the local waters to be able to measure the impacts of the storm. More in … Read more