/tags/nc-coast NC Coast en-US Copyright Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:10:50 GMT /environment/2024-02-02/marine-mammal-strandings-north-carolina-coast-cause Marine mammal experts on North Carolina’s coast want to combat misinformation about the cause of strandings. It comes after two sperm whales were stranded and died along the state’s coast in December. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:10:50 GMT /environment/2024-02-02/marine-mammal-strandings-north-carolina-coast-cause Sophie Mallinson /environment/2024-01-22/north-carolina-oyster-population-restoration-diversity-marine-science A new effort is underway to complete 500 acres of oyster sanctuaries in the Pamlico Sound. It’s an effort to combat a century of decline in oyster populations. But, the goals extend beyond the water’s edge. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:42:43 GMT /environment/2024-01-22/north-carolina-oyster-population-restoration-diversity-marine-science Sophie Mallinson /environment/2023-09-21/tropical-storm-warning-us-east-coast-cyclone-nc A tropical storm warning is in effect from coastal North Carolina to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that's headed toward the East Coast. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:54:51 GMT /environment/2023-09-21/tropical-storm-warning-us-east-coast-cyclone-nc Associated Press /environment/2023-09-21/nurseries-estuaries-north-carolina-national-coastal-federation North Carolina has millions of acres of estuarine habitat, and the NC Coastal Federation wants the public’s help to keep them safe. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:58:16 GMT /environment/2023-09-21/nurseries-estuaries-north-carolina-national-coastal-federation Sophie Mallinson /environment/2023-07-14/ghost-forests-growing-concern-research-north-carolina-programs A new funding opportunity is available for a North Carolina grad student to study these habitats developing across the state’s East Coast. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:54:13 GMT /environment/2023-07-14/ghost-forests-growing-concern-research-north-carolina-programs Sophie Mallinson /news/2022-09-29/ian-downgraded-tropical-storm-nc-gov-cooper-declares-state-emergency Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Newport say coastal flooding, high surf, beach erosion, and strong rip currents are possible along the coast in North Carolina. Heavy rainfall could also cause localized flooding. Stream and river flooding may become a concern as well. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:17:13 GMT /news/2022-09-29/ian-downgraded-tropical-storm-nc-gov-cooper-declares-state-emergency Liz Schlemmer, Sascha Cordner, Associated Press /environment/2022-06-22/new-3d-printed-artificial-reef-flexible-design-benefits-fish-north-carolina A new artificial reef made from 3D printing is the first of its kind in North Carolina. Using this technology allows state officials to tailor the reef specific to the habitat, creating more benefits for fish. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:39:20 GMT /environment/2022-06-22/new-3d-printed-artificial-reef-flexible-design-benefits-fish-north-carolina Celeste Gracia /news/2022-05-23/researchers-odd-marine-mammals-possibly-driven-by-climate-change-are-at-risk-on-ncs-coast-13 Over the past couple of years, University of North Carolina Wilmington researchers are seeing an influx of odd marine mammals on the North Carolina coast. Their hypothesis: it has something to do with climate change. Mon, 23 May 2022 17:10:51 GMT /news/2022-05-23/researchers-odd-marine-mammals-possibly-driven-by-climate-change-are-at-risk-on-ncs-coast-13 Rachel Keith /news/2022-05-10/another-outer-banks-beach-house-falls-along-the-coast The unoccupied homes were located along Ocean Drive in the Outer Banks community of Rodanthe. The park service confirmed both collapses Tuesday and has closed off the areas around the houses. Tue, 10 May 2022 15:31:12 GMT /news/2022-05-10/another-outer-banks-beach-house-falls-along-the-coast Associated Press /news/2022-04-05/outer-banks-will-soon-open-second-bridge-to-skirt-flooded-route The $154 million bridge will take North Carolina Highway 12 over Pamlico Sound, bypassing the south end of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and part of the road that’s often washed over by the ocean during storms. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:13:32 GMT /news/2022-04-05/outer-banks-will-soon-open-second-bridge-to-skirt-flooded-route Associated Press