Peterson Reflects on Marine Science Legacy
Recently retired UNC professor Pete Peterson explains how scientists should communicate clearly and apply research to solve problems in their communities.
Author Archives
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Peletier Commission Rezones Silver Creek
Peletier commissioners voted 2-1 Monday on the controversial rezoning of the now-closed Silver Creek Golf Course to allow construction of up to 220 homes.
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Man Behind Swim Advisory Signs Signs Off
Praised as a gifted scientist with people skills, J.D. Potts is set to retire next week as head of the state agency that monitors coastal recreational water quality.
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Whale Center Takes Shape, But Tasks Remain
The new Bonehenge Whale Center in Beaufort is nearly complete, but the marine mammal museum and workshop probably won’t be open to the public anytime soon.
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Cedar Point to Close on Land Deal in 2019
Town officials in Cedar Point expect to close early next year on the purchase of 56 acres along the White Oak River for conservation purposes and a town park.
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Native Returns to Revive Down East Industry
Susan Fulcher Hill, a native of Williston with biology and food science degrees, and her husband, Robert, have launched an oyster hatchery in the former Willis Brothers Seafood building.
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Our Coast’s People: Rachel Noble
She’s a coastal scientist who developed a quick test for bacteria that health officials use to gauge the safety of shellfish waters and swimming areas and that can also be used for other foods, meet Rachel Noble.
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Minke Whale Researchers To Return Home
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Duke University Marine Lab, Stanford University and the University of California-Santa Cruz researchers are wrapping up a seven-week expedition to study minke whales around the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Our Coast’s People: Michael Murdoch
Michael Murdoch of Carteret County has long been committed to environmental protection, but lately his focus is on sparing his rural community from a roadway project that could bring big changes.
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Our Coast’s People: Steve Murphey
Steve Murphey, new director of the state Division of Marine Fisheries, has devoted decades to fisheries biology work and hopes to help better educate the public on the division’s efforts in his new role.
