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‘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.
Spotlight
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My uncommon interactions with common snapping turtles
Snapping turtles have quite the reputation, a larger-than-life mystique rife with legend and lore, but despite their fierce appearance, they are rarely aggressive toward humans while in the water, but on dry land — mind your fingers!
News Briefs
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Contract awarded to dredge Morehead City Inner Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District last week awarded a $4.3 million contract to a California-based company to dredge navigation channels within the Morehead City Inner Harbor.
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Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach to offer faster river response
The newest addition to Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach’s fleet is expected to cut down on response times along the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear rivers by about one hour.
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Public may comment on proposed wildlife rule changes
Proposed changes for the 2027-28 hunting, fishing and game land state regulations, which will be discussed at two public hearings set for later this month, are now open for public comment through Sept. 14.
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Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to meet Wednesday
The North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board, which assists, consults and advises the state’s human health and environmental agencies, is scheduled to meet virtually on Wednesday.
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Proposed Atlantic bonito bag limit comment period to open
A proposed rule to set a recreational bag limit for Atlantic bonito will go out for public comment beginning Monday.
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Special Report
Conflicts on the Water: Growing Shellfish, Increasing Tensions
The state’s burgeoning mariculture industry combined with coastal development is a recipe for disagreement over leasing, but is a moratorium the solution?
News & Features
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‘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.
Science
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‘Peering into the black box of nutrition’: Study tracks diets
Dr. Rachel Noble of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Institute of Marine Sciences and colleagues used technology developed to track COVID-19 in municipal wastewater to now track populations’ dietary habits so their nutritional health may be studied and improved.
Commentary
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My uncommon interactions with common snapping turtles
Snapping turtles have quite the reputation, a larger-than-life mystique rife with legend and lore, but despite their fierce appearance, they are rarely aggressive toward humans while in the water, but on dry land — mind your fingers!
Our Coast
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Indigenous environmental justice: Author links culture, water
Duke University professor and member of the Lumbee Tribe Dr. Ryan Emanuel is Coastal Carolina Riverwatch’s guest speaker next week in Morehead City to discuss links between historic Indigenous oppression and present-day efforts to promote environmental justice and Indigenous rights.
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Coastal Land Trust director set to step back, become adviser
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Executive Director Harrison Marks is officially stepping down as executive director to assume the role of senior adviser for the Wilmington-based nonprofit organization.
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Pine Knoll Shores aquarium readies for ‘Birthday Splash’
With the North Carolina Aquariums celebrating 50 years in 2026, Coastal Review talks with Jay Barnes, the former Pine Knoll Shores site director about the early days of the facility, which is hosting two celebrations Saturday for the anniversary.
Featured Photo
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Squalls on the horizon, from way up high
Humidity fills the air west of the Jonathan Robinson Bridge, creating a series of summer squalls that shower eastern Carteret County. Forecasters with the National Weather Service on Tuesday advised of hazardous weather conditions, particularly for eastern Carteret County, Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island with scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible late Tuesday in advance of a cold front. Photo: Dylan Ray
