Coastal Review Online described upcoming virtual happy hour starring oysters in support of IMS

March 25, 2021

Coastal Review Online described upcoming virtual happy hour starring oysters in support of IMS

Date: March 24, 2021

The Coastal Review Online described the virtual happy hour to celebrate oysters. The event is in support of the University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences and begins at 6 pm this Friday.

To read more about the event and how to register, go to https://www.coastalreview.org/2021/03/virtual-happy-hour-to-celebrate-oysters/

Haley Plaas was featured in NC Seagrant’s Coastwatch magazine about algae bloom research

March 25, 2021

Haley Plaas was featured in NC Seagrant’s Coastwatch magazine about algae bloom research

Date: March 25, 2021

Paerl lab Ph.D. student Haley Plaas (ESE) was featured in NC Seagrant’s Coastwatch magazine about algae blooms. In particular, Plaas delved into algae, air quality, and new research on the impacts of cyanotoxins.

To read more about the algae bloom research, go to https://ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/current-issue/spring-2021/in-full-bloom/

Dr. Luettich discussed the upcoming hurricane season and proposed changes on WITN

March 10, 2021

Dr. Luettich discussed the upcoming hurricane season and proposed changes on WITN

Date: March 9, 2021

With the start of Severe Weather Week in North Carolina, Dr. Luettich (ESE, MASC) was on WITN to talk about the upcoming hurricane season and the proposed changes to the start of hurricane season. In the words of Dr. Luettich, it’s better to be overprepared and underwhelmed.

To read more about the Severe Weather Preparedness Week underway, go to https://www.witn.com/2021/03/09/severe-weather-preparedness-week-underway/

Haley Plaas featured in the Carteret County News-Times and the Coastal Review Online about the upcoming SciREN Coast event

March 9, 2021

Haley Plaas featured in the Carteret County News-Times and the Coastal Review Online about the upcoming SciREN Coast event

Date: March 4, 2021

Paerl lab Ph.D. student Haley Plaas spoke with both the Carteret County News-Times and the Coastal Review Online about connecting local researchers with K-12 educators through the upcoming SciREN Coast event.

To learn more about the SciREN Coast event, click on the embedded links above.

Dr. Niels Lindquist talked about his efforts to help Morehead City’s stabilization efforts with the Carteret County News-Times

March 9, 2021

Niels Lindquist is a UNC Institute of Marine Science faculty member

Dr. Niels Lindquist talked about his efforts to help Morehead City’s stabilization efforts with the Carteret County News-Times

Date: March 8, 2021

Dr. Niels Lindquist spoke with the Carteret County News-Times about his efforts to help Morehead City with stabilization efforts for Sugarloaf Island downtown. The Morehead City Council will consider approving an application for a $5,000 grant from the N.C. Coastal Federation for a shoreline stabilization project at Sugarloaf Island.

To read more about the shoreline stabilization project, navigate to https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_b4343be8-8021-11eb-a16b-1f6c289550c0.html

Dr. Christine Voss spoke about King Tides research and requesting public photo submission on Coastal Review Online

March 9, 2021

Christine Voss, Coastal Habitat & Ecosystem Ecologist and Research Associate within the Peterson Lab at UNC's Institute of Marine Sciences

Dr. Christine Voss spoke about King Tides research and requesting public photo submission on Coastal Review Online

Date: March 9, 2021

Dr. Christine Voss (IMS) describes her research on King Tides and outlines the objectives of the North Carolina King Tides Project. North Carolina King Tides Project organizers are asking the public for photos of king tides, flooding, and high water on the coast.

To learn more about King Tides and how to submit a photo, go to https://www.coastalreview.org/2021/03/tides-project-seeks-your-high-water-photos/

Dr. Joel Fodrie described the importance of seagrass in NC with WITN

March 2, 2021

Dr. Joel Fodrie described the importance of seagrass in NC with WITN

Date: March 1, 2021

On World Seagrass Day, Dr. Fodrie spoke with WITN about the importance of seagrass in the coastal ecosystem of North Carolina.

To learn more about the impact of seagrass habitats, go to https://www.witn.com/2021/03/02/scientist-warn-about-loss-of-seagrass-habitats/

Dr. Rachel Noble spoke with the Salisbury Post about the state wastewater testing

February 18, 2021

Dr. Rachel Noble spoke with the Salisbury Post about the state wastewater testing

Date: February 18, 2021

Dr. Rachel Noble (ESE, IE, MASC) spoke with the Salisbury Post about the state wastewater testing. Noble gives her insights in the article about how the Duke University COVID-19 study contributes data to wastewater surveillance.

Dr. Hans Paerl spoke with WITN about the links between extreme weather and climate change

February 18, 2021

Hans Paerl PhD, Kenan Distinguished Professor at UNC's Institute of Marine Sciences, and head of the Paerl Lab

Dr. Hans Paerl spoke with WITN about the links between extreme weather and climate change

Date: February 17, 2021

Dr. Hans Paerl (MASC, ESE) spoke with WITN about how extreme winter weather highlights climate change issues.

To read more about the links between extreme weather and climate change, go to https://www.witn.com/2021/02/18/local-scientists-say-extreme-winter-weather-highlights-climate-change-issues/

Dr. Stacy Zhang spoke about fisheries fellowship for local high school students with CCNT

February 18, 2021

Dr. Stacy Zhang spoke about fisheries fellowship for local high school students with CCNT

Date: February 7, 2021

Dr. Stacy Zhang (IMS) spoke with CCNT about an opportunity for local high school students to apply for a fisheries fellowship that could place them with us at IMS.

To read more about the fisheries internship opportunity, go to https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_9da1d210-67e3-11eb-8dab-f73bf7cf4c62.html

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