N.C. Coastal Reserve
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The NC Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is a network of ten protected sites established for long-term research, education and stewardship.
Beaufort, NC
Joined May 2015
Did you know that the N.C. Coastal Reserve has ten sites along our coast? Let us know what sites you've visited (or plan to visit!) ⬇️
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Join us in celebrating #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience as we highlight some of the amazing women on our team who make invaluable contributions to our community! A huge thank you to them all! @NCDEQ
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Estuaries are the ocean's nursery, and the NC Coastal Reserve protects more than 44,000 acres of these estuarine waters for research, education, and stewardship! #Estuaries #CoastalReserve
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📷 River otters in their natural habitat at the Emily and Richardson Preyer Buckridge Reserve, captured by site manager Woody Webster! Despite being nocturnal, in large undisturbed areas like Buckridge, they'll come out during the day. #RiverOtters #WildlifeEncounters
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#DYK that saltmarsh cordgrass, a common coastal wetland plant in NC, naturally buffers our shorelines from erosion by dampening wave energy? #WorldWetlandsDay 🌊 Here's why we recommend using a living shoreline over a bulkhead to stabilize your shoreline:
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Check out this newly posted summer unpaid internship in our Wilmington office (you can get course credit for it)! More information: 📅 Apply by February 21st!
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Join us in celebrating #WorldEnvironmentalEducation Day! 🌎💚 We're dedicated to educating and inspiring others about NC's coastal and estuarine ecosystems. Shoutout to our amazing education coordinator, Lori Davis! We can't wait for 2025 field trips! #NCCoastalReserve
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🌊Applications due 1/24 for the 2025 @NOAA Coastal Management #Fellowship Program! @NCDEQ Division of #CoastalManagement will be a host for this fellowship. 🌊 Read about eligibility, fellowship projects, and frequently asked questions: #GraduateStudents
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Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve is located directly across Taylor's Creek from the historic town of Beaufort in Carteret County. Many people don't know that it is a complex of 5 islands: Carrot Island, Town Marsh, Bird Shoal, Horse Island, and Middle Marsh!
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🌊Applications due 1/24 for the 2025 @NOAA Coastal Management #Fellowship Program! @NCDEQ Division of #CoastalManagement will be a host for this fellowship. 🌊 Read about eligibility, fellowship projects, and frequently asked questions: #GraduateStudents
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Reminder to apply for our 2025 internships by January 21st! The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and Friends of the Reserve - North Carolina has three summer 2025 internship positions open, one in Manteo and two in Beaufort! Learn more here:
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How do birds adjust to stay cool on 100-degree summer days? What about during the winter when it can reach below freezing? Juan Zuluaga (@ZuluagaJD) is on a mission to find out. @UNCWilmington Read more here:
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RT @SecReidWilson: Thrilled to be sworn in as Secretary of @NCDEQ ! I’m honored to continue to serve North Carolina as we strengthen comm…
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The Reserve is thankful for John’s friendship and long-term unwavering service to the preservation and appreciation of NC’s coastal natural resources. We are particularly grateful for his professional and volunteer work on Reserve sites.
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🎉🥳 Join us in celebrating the last day of the year! Share this bingo challenge and see how many you can check off! 📸 Here's to more Reserve adventures in 2025. Let's make it a year to remember! 🌟 #NewYearCelebrations #2024Adventures #NCCoastalReserve
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Our reserve sites became classrooms in 2024, as students from Carteret, Onslow, and Craven Counties embarked on nature hikes and field experiences to learn about estuaries through programs aligned with their grade’s teaching standards. @MasonboroOrg @NewHanoverCoSch
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Wishing you joy and laughter this holiday season from the North Carolina Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve! 🌊🌟 Join us as we embrace the holiday spirit and cherish the beauty of our coastal landscapes. Happy Holidays! ✨ @NCDEQ
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@NCReserve sites serve as living laboratories to support coastal research and long-term monitoring, and to provide facilities for staff, scientists and students. In 2024 we had over 20 research projects happening across our ten reserve sites! Here's to more research in 2025!
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🌊The 2025 @NOAA Coastal Management #Fellowship Program is open for applicants! @NCDEQ Division of #CoastalManagement will be a host for this fellowship. 🌊 Read about eligibility, fellowship projects, and frequently asked questions: #GraduateStudents
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Join us in celebrating the work of 2022 @SeaGrantNC and @ncreserve Coastal Research Fellow, Madison Lytle! Learn more about her research focusing on the impacts of climate change on seagrasses around the Rachel Carson Reserve. Read more here:
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