Did giant octopuses rule the ancient seas? Swipe through this breakdown of a recent #HookLineAndScience to learn how new research on fossilized jaws suggests massive octopuses may have been intelligent top predators 100 million years ago. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

NC Sea Grant and the NC Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) are excited to announce six Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellows for the 2026-27 year! These fellows will conduct research alongside a faculty mentor on topics relevant to NC's waterways and coast: tr.ee/3c9Q8K7_E7

Congratulations to former Mountains to Sea Fellow Jack Baer for publishing his work on flood hazard and risk modeling. Click below to read about it, and look for our new award announcement later this week! www.nature.com/articles/s44...

2025 Coastal Research Fellow Sam Holberg has wrapped up his one-year fellowship and has some big news to share. Read more about his work with NC Sea Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve on floating-gear oyster farming as a strategy to slow coastal erosion. www.deq.nc.gov/blog/2026/06...

NC Sea Grant awarded core funding to nine faculty from universities across the state. For two years, these researchers will apply address diverse coastal topics such as shark depredation events, coastal land-use scenario, and more. Check out the full feature online: go.ncsu.edu/2026-coreres...

June 5 is #WorldEnvironmentDay, so let's talk about a 𝘩𝘰𝘵 topic: data centers. Swipe through for an overview of our most recent #HookLineAndScience, which breaks down a new study on how energy and water demands from AI infrastructure affect waterways and habitats.

A city in eastern North Carolina's Inner Banks region will lose a majority of its protected wetlands to open water by 2100. Swipe through for an overview of the costs and solutions, and head to the link below for the full story from our winter issue of Coastwatch: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/w...

Big news for the North Carolina: a new roadmap outlines how to protect and restore salt marshes — natural defenses that reduce flooding and erosion while supporting fisheries and coastal economies. Read the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative's plan below: www.nccoast.org/resource/nor...

Heading into Memorial Day Weekend, we want to remind you to wear your life jacket. Read our most recent #HookLineAndScience to learn why many recreational boaters don't and find more information on boater safety. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

Can underwater sounds reveal where fish live? Read our most recent #HookLineAndScience to learn about underwater soundscapes and what they might tell us. ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

Are anglers a rising threat to sharks? Recreational catches of shortfin mako reveal the impacts of modern fishing on open-ocean sharks in a recent #HookLineAndScience article: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Looking to switch up your hors d'oeuvre options? Try these crab cake appetizers with fresh tarragon - the classic crab cakes we all love with a kick from the Tabasco and cayenne pepper!

Meet Hannah Miller, our new social media specialist at North Carolina Sea Grant, WRRI - Water Resources Research Institute of the UNC System, and NASA / North Carolina Space Grant! 👋 We’re thrilled to have Hannah on board! Welcome to the team! 🎉

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! With beach season upon us, check out our recipe for Fried Coconut Shrimp with Orange-Pineapple Dipping Sauce - the perfect dish to get you ready for your summer vacation!

Happy #NativePlantMonth! This month, we’re highlighting important native plants in NC that help keep your yard beautiful plus make it functional and environmentally friendly! Check out go.ncsu.edu/coastal-landscaping for resources and info about our webinar series, “Landscapes That Last!”

Sheepshead are an important recreational species along the Southeast coast, but as a species vulnerable to fishing, researchers set out to learn more about sheepshead reproductive patterns to inform effective management strategies...

Our Spring 2026 issue of Coastwatch is here! Read about: 🦪 NC Oyster Trail day trips + weekend excursions 🦀 A study on blue crabs + their predators 💧 Long-term impacts of lithium mining on water quality 🐢 Saving cold-stunned sea turtles 🪝 And more! Dive in at go.ncsu.edu/cw-spring-26

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Today's recipe for Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes features a medley of delish flavors from ingredients like ginger, red curry paste, fish sauce, and Thai chilis!

How do we protect a cold-water fish from changing temperatures? 🐟 New research co-authored by CALS applied ecologist Nadya Mamoozadeh is diving deep into how brook trout adjust to shifting weather patterns. Read how Mamoozadeh is fishing for resilience: http://ncst.at/Jqi650YFMzF

Lots of selfies coming in! Join our NWS offices across the country, and share YOUR #SafePlaceSelfie from your safe place from extreme weather!

Don't forget to apply for our Sea to Stars Fellowship, a joint fellowship with North Carolina Space Grant! Applications are due by Monday at 5pm ET. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/sea-to-stars

SEA yourself in Washington, D.C. working on coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes policy? Then the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship may be for you! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. Find out more, including how to apply, at go.ncsu.edu/knauss-2027

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Today we have a recipe for Crabmeat Almondine. #DYK that if you don’t have a ruler, a soda can could be used to measure the required 5 inches in length for recreational crabbers to keep a blue crab. Find the full recipe here: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/mariners-men...

Native plants can be used to create attractive coastal landscapes or enhance existing ones - in April's webinar, learn about selecting and arranging native plants suited to specific conditions and landscaping priorities. Space is limited, so register now at go.ncsu.edu/landscapes-that-last

NC Sea Grant is seeking a Coastal Tourism Intern for a short-term summer internship to compile and develop coastal science and educational resources for visitors to North Carolina’s coast. Learn more, and find the link to apply at go.ncsu.edu/coastal-tourism-intern

The SAFMC is hitting the road for their “Lines of Communication” meetings! This is an opportunity for an informal, two-way conversation between you and Council members. 📍 3/23: Bolivia; 3/24: Morehead City; 3/25: Hatteras; 3/26: Manteo RSVP at safmc.net/lines-of-communication-meetings

In our current issue of Coastwatch, read about how researchers at @duke-university.bsky.social and @ncstate.bsky.social collaborated with educators and others on a Sea Grant project to guide middle schoolers through turbulent times.

We’re now accepting applications for our Sea to Stars Fellowship, a joint fellowship with North Carolina Space Grant! Applications are due by Monday, April 13 at 5pm ET. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/sea-to-stars

A 35-year-old record of temperatures and a new computer model inform where and when to stock in the future…

We’re now accepting applications for our North Carolina Coastal Research Fellowship, a joint fellowship with the North Carolina Coastal Reserve! Applications are due by Monday, April 6 at 5pm ET. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/coastal-research

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Today's recipe is for Sautéed Triggerfish with Citrus Butter. #DYK that triggerfish are shaped like a flattened football and have rough, sandpaper like skin?

THIS FRIDAY - Limited Space – February 27 – 12:00-1:15PM #3 of our Landscapes that Last Webinar Series Register Here: go.ncsu.edu/landscapes-t...

We're excited to announce our 2025 NC Sea Grant- Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Graduate Fellow in Estuarine Research, Mary Kate Rinderle! Read more about her upcoming project: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/rinderle-nam...

The NC Aquaculture Development Conference is a premier statewide gathering that brings together the general public, current and aspiring fish farmers, scientists, educators, and regulatory professionals to explore the future of aquaculture in NC. Learn more and register to attend: ncaquaculture.com

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Tomorrow is Mardi Gras - celebrate with this recipe for Spicy Seafood Gumbo, the perfect dish for "Fat Tuesday"!

Happy Valentine's Day from NC Sea Grant! Tell your valentine you SEA a feature with them by passing along one of our candy hearts cards featuring some favorite coastal NC animals, attractions, and aliments! They're sure to make your valentine feel FIN-tastic!

The unpredictability of longer-term changes in fish locations hinders fisheries management. But the growth of saltwater angling presents an opportunity to examine movements of important recreational fish species...

Our Winter 2026 issue of Coastwatch is here! Find our coverage of NC's $100-million goal for the state’s farmed shellfish industry, new strategies for supporting NC middle schoolers struggling with upheaval, and so much more at ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/w...

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Spanish Mackerel is in-season this month - take advantage, and try this recipe for Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillets!

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Did you hear that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow? That means six more weeks of winter. To stave off the cold, here's a recipe for Carolina Fish Stew to keep you warm until spring!

An NC Sea Grant study shows that combining shrimpers’ local ecological knowledge with traditional science leads to a clearer picture of why shrimp populations fluctuate...

While we're looking forward to everything 2026 has in store, it's always enjoyable looking back on a banner year like 2016!

Submit your abstract for the 2026 joint Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AERS)/Southeastern Estuarine Research Society (SEERS) annual meeting in Morehead City before January 31! Find more info about the annual meeting and abstract submission: seers.org/next-meeting...

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday - for those of us in NC, it's COLD 🥶 Here's a tasty recipe for fish chowder that calls for your favorite firm fish and uses ingredients you probably already have at home! Check it out: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/mariners-men...

We're excited to announce our 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellows! Read more about the fellowship and our Fellows at go.ncsu.edu/2026-knauss-finalists

Heads up, NC - we've got some wintry weather headed our way this weekend for this weekend. Make sure you're ready for any rain, sleet, and snow that hits; visit ReadyNC.gov/weather for more info and to keep up with the latest forecast!

We're now accepting applications for our NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship! Applications are due by Monday, March 9, at 5pm. Learn more about the fellowship and how to apply: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/applications...

The NC Oyster Trail received an eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants, a collaboration between NOAA and @thenaaee.bsky.social to teach how everyone can support sustainable domestic seafood.

Reminder that there’s still one week left to apply!

New Year's resolutions help give us that "fresh start" we always want at the start of a new year. But "fresh starts" aren't just for people - what "fresh start" can exercise provide for hatchery-raised fish? Find out more in this week's Hook, Line & Science: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/hooklinescie...