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Coastal Review
Published 9 hours agoBat Blitz gathers data on state’s mysterious winged mammals
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State Parks researchers and more than 80 volunteers recently spent three nights conducting the species inventory across the state's coastal plain.
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Published 21 hours agoCooler weather foreshadows welcome fall
A squall line moves quickly across the Newport River toward Bogue Banks and Onslow Bay in Carteret County Saturday afternoon, when the National Weather Service says the high in the Newport-Morehead City area reached 93. Temperatures Sunday and Monday were cooler, in the mid- to…
Coastal Review
Published September 08Roanoke Island aquarium to dazzle at golden anniversary
The N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island opened its doors Sept. 9, 1976, and are planning an evening soiree to celebrate 50 years of "inspiring wonder."
Coastal Review
Published September 04DMF releases annual review of state-managed coastal species
DMF's 2025 Fishery Management Plan Review offers a quick guide of scientific and management information for managed coastal species in the state.
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Published September 04EMC committee to hear draft habitat protection plan status
The Environmental Management Commission's water quality committee is to hear the status of the 2026 draft update to the state's long-term plan to protect and preserve habitats that support coastal fisheries.
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Published September 03Brock Davenport of Beaufort lands state record jolthead porgy
The Division of Marine Fisheries announced Thursday that Brock Davenport of Beaufort is the new state recordholder for his recent catch jolthead porgy.
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Published September 03State now accepting grant applications for resilience projects
Local governments and federally and state recognized tribes ready to move to phases 3 and 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program are invited to join a webinar on Oct. 13 to learn more about how to apply for grant funding.
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Published September 03Coastal Federation offers tools for addressing derelict boats
"The Abandoned and Derelict Vessels: Toolkit for Local Governments" offers guidance for local governments to address abandoned vessels, including responsible removal and disposal, and preventative approaches.
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Published September 03New ferry toll law is ‘like the man sticking it to you again’
Residents were vocal about the financial strain the new law mandating tolls for all ferry routes will put on their families at the first in a series of listening sessions with the N.C. Department of Transportation.
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Published September 02Mimosas lend tropical look, but prone to crowding out natives
While many love the brunch favorite served on weekend mornings, the tree bearing the same name has a tendency to show up here where not invited and to stay way past the point of awkward.
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Published September 01River Watch’s last ‘third Saturday paddle’ of year Sept. 19
Cape Fear River Watch's final "third Saturday paddle" of the year invites participants to explore about 5 miles of Rice Creek on Sept. 19.
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Published August 31Recreational fishermen reminded to report flounder harvest
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials are reminding recreational flounder anglers that they must report their harvest this year.