News across Carteret County

Volunteers needed to serve on fisheries advisory committees
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is looking to fill seats on the northern and southern advisory committees, and finfish, habitat and water quality, and shellfish/crustacean advisory committees.

Bat Blitz gathers data on state’s mysterious winged mammals
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina State Parks researchers and more than 80 volunteers recently spent three nights conducting the species inventory across the state's coastal plain.
Coastal 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.
Nonprofit that cares for Shackleford’s wild horses turns 30
The Foundation for Shackleford Horses is commemorating three decades of advocacy with a special program on Harkers Island featuring behavioral ecologist Dr. Dan Rubenstein, who has studied the herd for decades and helped draft the legislation approved in 1998 to protect the wild…
‘If there’s magic’: Coastal Federation honors water’s guardians
The North Carolina Coastal Federation honored more than a dozen individuals and groups this year during the 23rd annual Pelican Awards held Saturday in Morehead City.
NOAA recognizes NC Aquariums’ mammal stranding team
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the 2025 Partner in the Spotlight to the North Carolina Aquariums Marine Mammal Stranding Team.