Key points Our study is the first United States-based study to examine microplastic deposition before, during, and after a hurricane.Hurricane Helene, a Ca

Researchers offer a look at the benefits fishing could bring later in life.

Ten years of charter fishing trips reveals the one factor that trumps all others.

Visit wrri.ncsu.edu to learn more about the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute.

npj Natural Hazards - Neglecting spatiotemporal rainfall variability misrepresents flood hazard and risk

Each year, North Carolina Sea Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve team up to award a North Carolina graduate…

North Carolina Sea Grant recently awarded core funding to nine researchers from universities across the state. For two years, these researchers will apply innovative approaches to diverse coastal topi...

Here’s why many recreational boaters don’t wear preservers.

By listening beneath the surface, scientists uncover how habitat shapes the hidden rhythms of estuarine life.

Recreational catches of shortfin mako reveal the impacts of modern fishing on open-ocean sharks.

A great start for any meal: Crab Cake Appetizers with Fresh Tarragon.

Mariner's Menu shares Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp with Orange-Pineapple Dipping Sauce.

New research identifies when and where sheepshead gather to reproduce.

The Spring issue of North Carolina Sea Grant’s Coastwatch magazine includes plans for day trips and weekend excursions on the NC Oyster Trail, a new study on blue crabs and their predators, a look at ...

Mariner's Menu shares Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes.

North Carolina’s Space Grant and Sea Grant programs are currently accepting applications for Graduate Research Fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year. Two fellowships of up to $10,000 may be awar...

Mariner's Menu shares Crabmeat Almondine.

Lines of Communication: Conversations with the Council, or simply “Lines,” is a new Council initiative aimed toward building relationships with fisheries stakeholders and providing an opportunity for ...

Two hurricanes and a global pandemic exposed a need to support coastal North Carolina youth struggling with upheaval in their lives. Harnessing lessons from nature, North Carolina Sea Grant and partne...

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

Mariner's Menu shares Sautéed Triggerfish with Citrus Butter.

Recipe Heat oil in heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour and cook until the mixture, known as “roux,” is copper-colored, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add…

Half of the fish species in a new study are now inhabiting different areas of the East Coast.

Mariner's Menu shares Good Old Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillets.

Mariner's Menu shares a recipe for Carolina Fish Stew.

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