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Carteret in permitting process for new boat launch facility
WEBDec 29, 2021 — Carteret County is in the permitting process for a new boat launching facility with 170 parking spaces and six boat ramps planned off Highway 24 in Ocean.
Public Trust Doctrine: Who Owns the Beach? - Coastal Review
WEBSep 29, 2016 — A case set to go before the North Carolina Supreme Court challenges what is known as the state's public trust doctrine and the people's right to access the beach.
Coastal Plain Is One of World’s “Bio” Hotspots - Coastal Review
WEBApr 21, 2016 — The coastal plain is high in plant diversity especially, he said, and meets the necessary threshold of more than 1,500 endemic vascular plants, those with tissues that conduct water, sap and nutrients, such as flowering plants and ferns. The hotspot designation is also meant to bring attention to those …
Beachcomber’s View: Whelks Versus Conchs - Coastal Review
WEBApr 22, 2019 — Longtime Outer Banks beachcomber Kristin Hissong explains the myriad differences between conchs, which typically prefer tropical waters, and whelks that are often found on Outer Banks beaches and a favorite of collectors.
Analysis: Why NC imposed new limits on spot, croaker
WEBJun 2, 2021 — Recreational bag limits and commercial season closures for spot and Atlantic croaker announced earlier this spring were prompted by "moderate" concern about stocks, but state biologists say both species remain abundant.
The Fiery Origins of Carolina Bays - Coastal Review
WEBAug 23, 2013 — The state's coastal plain is dotted with mysterious depressions that were long thought to be created by meteor strikes. New research suggests much more earthly origins.
Sneads Ferry, Newport shaped by Marine Corps neighbors
WEBSep 26, 2022 — The Sneads Ferry Bridge on N.C. 172 crosses the New River and links Sneads Ferry to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Photo: Eric Medlin. The military has been a boon to North Carolina’s economy. It has brought in millions in government spending, thousands of jobs, and generations of families eager …
Swim warnings remain in effect for handful of coastal areas
WEBAug 22, 2024 — Updated 11:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26: State recreational water quality officials lifted Monday a precautionary advisory warning the public against swimming near two areas along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Issued Aug. 7, the advisory was for ocean waters at GA Kohler Court in Rodanthe and at …
Estuaries: Understanding Their Vital Roles | Coastal Review
WEBSep 20, 2016 — Estuaries, where freshwater from rivers and streams meets the salty ocean, are vital to marine life, the coastal environment and the economy here, and ongoing research has revealed additional benefits.