Meet Hannah Miller, our new social media specialist at North Carolina Sea Grant, WRRI - Water Resources Research Institute of the UNC System, and NASA / North Carolina Space Grant! 👋

We’re thrilled to have Hannah on board! Welcome to the team! 🎉

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

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! With beach season upon us, check out our recipe for Fried Coconut Shrimp with Orange-Pineapple Dipping Sauce - the perfect dish to get you ready for your summer vacation!

Happy #NativePlantMonth! This month, we’re highlighting important native plants in NC that help keep your yard beautiful plus make it functional and environmentally friendly! Check out go.ncsu.edu/coastal-landscaping for resources and info about our webinar series, “Landscapes That Last!”

Where do sheepshead spawn along the North Carolina coast? - Hook, Line and Science New research identifies when and where sheepshead gather to reproduce.

Sheepshead are an important recreational species along the Southeast coast, but as a species vulnerable to fishing, researchers set out to learn more about sheepshead reproductive patterns to inform effective management strategies...

Coastwatch Explores the NC Oyster Trail and More - North Carolina Sea Grant 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 ...

Our Spring 2026 issue of Coastwatch is here! Read about:

🦪 NC Oyster Trail day trips + weekend excursions
🦀 A study on blue crabs + their predators
💧 Long-term impacts of lithium mining on water quality
🐢 Saving cold-stunned sea turtles
🪝 And more!

Dive in at go.ncsu.edu/cw-spring-26

Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes - Mariner's Menu Mariner's Menu shares Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes.

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Today's recipe for Thai-Inspired Oyster Cakes features a medley of delish flavors from ingredients like ginger, red curry paste, fish sauce, and Thai chilis!

Nadya Mamoozadeh at a stream to observe brook trout.

How do we protect a cold-water fish from changing temperatures? 🐟 New research co-authored by CALS applied ecologist Nadya Mamoozadeh is diving deep into how brook trout adjust to shifting weather patterns.

Read how Mamoozadeh is fishing for resilience: http://ncst.at/Jqi650YFMzF

Lots of selfies coming in! Join our NWS offices across the country, and share YOUR #SafePlaceSelfie from your safe place from extreme weather!

Don't forget to apply for our Sea to Stars Fellowship, a joint fellowship with North Carolina Space Grant! Applications are due by Monday at 5pm ET. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/sea-to-stars

SEA yourself in Washington, D.C. working on coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes policy? Then the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship may be for you!

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.

Find out more, including how to apply, at go.ncsu.edu/knauss-2027

Crabmeat Almondine Mariner's Menu shares Crabmeat Almondine.

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Today we have a recipe for Crabmeat Almondine. #DYK that if you don’t have a ruler, a soda can could be used to measure the required 5 inches in length for recreational crabbers to keep a blue crab.

Find the full recipe here: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/mariners-men...

Native plants can be used to create attractive coastal landscapes or enhance existing ones - in April's webinar, learn about selecting and arranging native plants suited to specific conditions and landscaping priorities. Space is limited, so register now at go.ncsu.edu/landscapes-that-last

NC Sea Grant is seeking a Coastal Tourism Intern for a short-term summer internship to compile and develop coastal science and educational resources for visitors to North Carolina’s coast.

Learn more, and find the link to apply at go.ncsu.edu/coastal-tourism-intern

Lines of Communication Meetings - South Atlantic Fishery Management Council 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 ...

The SAFMC is hitting the road for their “Lines of Communication” meetings! This is an opportunity for an informal, two-way conversation between you and Council members.

📍 3/23: Bolivia; 3/24: Morehead City; 3/25: Hatteras; 3/26: Manteo

RSVP at safmc.net/lines-of-communication-meetings

Ready, Set, Resilience - Coastwatch 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...

In our current issue of Coastwatch, read about how researchers at @duke-university.bsky.social and @ncstate.bsky.social collaborated with educators and others on a Sea Grant project to guide middle schoolers through turbulent times.

We’re now accepting applications for our Sea to Stars Fellowship, a joint fellowship with North Carolina Space Grant! Applications are due by Monday, April 13 at 5pm ET.

Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/sea-to-stars

Will NC mountain streams be suitable for stocked trout in 2050?  - Hook, Line and Science A 35-year-old record of temperatures and a new computer model inform where and when to stock in the future.

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

We’re now accepting applications for our North Carolina Coastal Research Fellowship, a joint fellowship with the North Carolina Coastal Reserve! Applications are due by Monday, April 6 at 5pm ET.

Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/coastal-research

Sautéed Triggerfish with Citrus Butter - Mariner's Menu Mariner's Menu shares Sautéed Triggerfish with Citrus Butter.

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Today's recipe is for Sautéed Triggerfish with Citrus Butter. #DYK that triggerfish are shaped like a flattened football and have rough, sandpaper like skin?

THIS FRIDAY - Limited Space – February 27 – 12:00-1:15PM
#3 of our Landscapes that Last Webinar Series
Register Here: go.ncsu.edu/landscapes-t...

We're excited to announce our 2025 NC Sea Grant-
Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Graduate Fellow in Estuarine Research, Mary Kate Rinderle! Read more about her upcoming project: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/rinderle-nam...

The NC Aquaculture Development Conference is a premier statewide gathering that brings together the general public, current and aspiring fish farmers, scientists, educators, and regulatory professionals to explore the future of aquaculture in NC. Learn more and register to attend: ncaquaculture.com

Spicy Seafood Gumbo - Mariner's Menu 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…

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Tomorrow is Mardi Gras - celebrate with this recipe for Spicy Seafood Gumbo, the perfect dish for "Fat Tuesday"!

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Happy Valentine's Day from NC Sea Grant! Tell your valentine you SEA a feature with them by passing along one of our candy hearts cards featuring some favorite coastal NC animals, attractions, and aliments! They're sure to make your valentine feel FIN-tastic!

What can 40 years of angler interviews tell us about where fish are moving? - Hook, Line and Science Half of the fish species in a new study are now inhabiting different areas of the East Coast.

The unpredictability of longer-term changes in fish locations hinders fisheries management. But the growth of saltwater angling presents an opportunity to examine movements of important recreational fish species...

Our Winter 2026 issue of Coastwatch is here! Find our coverage of NC's $100-million goal for the state’s farmed shellfish industry, new strategies for supporting NC middle schoolers struggling with upheaval, and so much more at ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/coastwatch/w...

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

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Spanish Mackerel is in-season this month - take advantage, and try this recipe for Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillets!

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

Happy #MarinersMenuMonday! Did you hear that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow? That means six more weeks of winter. To stave off the cold, here's a recipe for Carolina Fish Stew to keep you warm until spring!

Why does the number of shrimp in Pamlico Sound vary so much year to year? - Hook, Line and Science 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.

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