Dr. Hans Paerl (ESE, MASC) spoke with Chemistry World about the mystery surrounding American bald eagle deaths. Learn about the culprit behind neurogenerative disease among bald eagles and other US wildlife at https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/case-closed-on-decades-old-mystery-of-american-bald-eagle-deaths/4013455.article
Paerl lab Ph.D. student Haley Plaas (ESE) was featured in NC Seagrant’s Coastwatch magazine about algae blooms. In particular, Plaas delved into algae, air quality, and new research on the impacts of cyanotoxins. To read more about the algae bloom … Read more
The Coastal Review Online described the virtual happy hour to celebrate oysters. The event is in support of the University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences and begins at 6 pm this Friday. To read more about the event … Read more
Applications are now due March 23 at 5:00 p.m. North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2021-22 NC STEM Policy Fellowship. Graduate students trained at North Carolina institutions of higher education will be placed into high-level state government offices … Read more
Dr. Christine Voss (IMS) describes her research on King Tides and outlines the objectives of the North Carolina King Tides Project. North Carolina King Tides Project organizers are asking the public for photos of king tides, flooding, and high water … Read more
With the start of Severe Weather Week in North Carolina, Dr. Luettich (ESE, MASC) was on WITN to talk about the upcoming hurricane season and the proposed changes to the start of hurricane season. In the words of Dr. Luettich, … Read more
Dr. Luettich (MASC, ESE) spoke with WITN about NC Severe Weather Preparedness Week and preparations to consider at the coast. To learn more about NC Severe Weather Week, navigate to https://www.witn.com/2021/03/09/severe-weather-preparedness-week-underway/
Elise Mahon wrote on The Well about how researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill are studying how pollution you can’t see affects human health and the Earth. Using data collected in the Galápagos Islands, researchers from the UNC Center for Galápagos Studies … Read more
Dr. Niels Lindquist spoke with the Carteret County News-Times about his efforts to help Morehead City with stabilization efforts for Sugarloaf Island downtown. The Morehead City Council will consider approving an application for a $5,000 grant from the N.C. Coastal … Read more
On World Seagrass Day, Dr. Fodrie spoke with WITN about the importance of seagrass in the coastal ecosystem of North Carolina. To learn more about the impact of seagrass habitats, go to https://www.witn.com/2021/03/02/scientist-warn-about-loss-of-seagrass-habitats/
