NOAA in the Carolinas

El Niño to Help Steer U.S. Winter Weather

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:22:11 GMT

El Niño in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean is expected to be a dominant climate factor that will influence the December through February winter weather in the United States.

Explore Coastal Issues at the "Shape of the Coast" Program

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:22:21 GMT

The Fourth Annual "Shape of the Coast" Program will be held on Friday, Oct. 23 in New Bern, NC. The program is part of continued efforts to educate the state's legal community and others on coastal issues.

Council Approves Measures to Protect Largest Deepwater Coral Reef in the South Atlantic

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:15:03 GMT

Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council voted to approve a move that will bolster the layer of protection for over 23,000 square miles of complex deepwater corals.

20th Anniversary of Hurricane Hugo

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:27:57 GMT

NWS Charleston, SC has unveiled a new website dedicated to the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, one of the costliest hurricanes to hit the East Coast.

NOAA Locates U.S. Navy Ship Sunk in World War II Battle

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:24:07 GMT

A NOAA-led research mission has located and identified the final resting place of the YP-389, a U.S. Navy patrol boat sunk approximately 20 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, NC.

New NOAA in the Carolinas Newsletter Available

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:58:06 GMT

The new NOAA in the Carolinas newsletter is now available. The newsletter takes a look at SC Coastal Hypoxia and CIFLOW

Improving Engagement with the Recreational Fishing Community

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:35:17 GMT

Saltwater recreational fishing is among the most popular outdoor sports in America with anglers representing one of NOAA's largest organized constituencies

NC SeaGrant Tests out RecText to Submit Your Daily Fish Catch

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:34:54 GMT

When anglers head out for the 25th annual Raleigh Saltwater Sportfishing Club King Mackerel Tournament, their mobile phone could play an important part in their day of fishing.

NOAA Laboratory Director Vacancy

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:53:29 GMT

A Director is being sought for the Center for Human Health Risk/ Director for the Hollings Marine Laboratory located in Charleston, South Carolina.

New Gillnet Regulations Protect Sea Turtles, Fishermen, & State

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:51:25 GMT

The Carteret News Times has published an article on new gillnet regulations in North Carolina

$167 Million in Recovery Act Funding for 50 Coastal Restoration Projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:38 GMT

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced 50 habitat restoration projects that will restore damaged wetlands, shellfish beds, coral reefs and reopen fish passages that boost the health and resiliency of our nation's coastal and Great Lakes communities.

NOAA and Partners to Conduct Survey of Civil War Ironclad USS Monitor

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:11:04 GMT

NOAA and partnering organizations are deploying scuba divers and state-of-the-art technology this week to study the current condition of the USS Monitor, a Civil War shipwreck protected by a NOAA national marine sanctuary.

Harbor Branch and UNCW

Mon, 25 May 2009 13:27:57 GMT

NOAA announced the award of a new cooperative institute to focus on ocean exploration, research, and technology development for the U.S. East Coast.

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Seeks Scientific Advisors

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:22:46 GMT

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting scientists interested in serving on its Scientific and Statistical Committee and on a newly created Social and Economics Technical Advisory Panel.

Dr. David Eslinger to Join Project CI-FLOW

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:21:47 GMT

CI-FLOW project leaders, in partnership with the NOAA Coastal Services Center (CSC), are excited to announce that Dr. David Eslinger will join NOAA's Coastal, Inland FLood Observation and Warning (CI-FLOW) Project

CIMMS partners with Sea Grant on the CI-FLOW Project

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:36:08 GMT

CIMMS and NSSL in Norman, Oklahoma, are working with National Sea Grant to extend the CI-FLOW (Coastal and Inland Flood Observation and Warning) Project to NC.

New Guide Aims to Improve Public Climate Literacy

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:32:49 GMT

A guide is now available to help individuals of all ages understand how climate influences them, and how they influence climate.

NWS Launches New Hurricane Floyd Webpage

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:29:36 GMT

The National Weather Service has recently unveiled a website dedicated to Hurricane Floyd. The website was put together as part of the 10th anniversay of the storm.

Coastal GeoTools Conference to be Held in Myrtle Beach, SC

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:13:18 GMT

2009's theme is: "Building the Digital Coast", a new initiative that provides easy access to organized and relevant data, tools, and technical training. March 2 - 5.

Emergency Network from NOAA in the Works

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:31:08 GMT

An Environmental Surveillance Network, one of the first of its kind, is being developed at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research center at Fort Johnson.

SERFC Water Resources Outlook Update

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:48:36 GMT

The Southeast River Forecast Center has updated its Water Resources Outlook for the southeastern US. Data for individual states is provided.

East Carolina University develops a NC Coastal Hazards Decision Portal

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:44:05 GMT

The goal is to provide a one-stop location for information about hurricanes, storm surges, and their potential effects on the North Carolina coast.

2009 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:49:31 GMT

The conference is opened to anyone with an interest in fish or shellfish farming, including prospective growers, researchers, teachers, students or agency persons with jobs related to aquaculture. Sheraton Hotel in Atlantic Beach, NC

Sea Grant, NOAA Seek 2009 Marine Fisheries Fellows

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:11:44 GMT

North Carolina Sea Grant and NOAA are accepting applications for graduate fellowhips from students studying fish population dynamics or marine resource economics.

NOAA Declares Nation's First StormReady Supporter High School

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:08:35 GMT

A student of John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC has helped to prepare his school for being the first StormReady High School in the country.

NOAA Advises Mariners to Watch for Migrating Right Whales

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:01:12 GMT

NOAA's Fisheries Service advises all mariners and fishermen to keep a sharp look out for North Atlantic right whales in Southeast US Waters from November 15 - April 15.

NOAA Seeking Public Input on Management Plans and Regulations

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:43:09 GMT

NOAA will conduct five public meetings in NC and VA in December to gather comments from individuals, organizations and government agencies on key issues relating to the management of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.

Stakeholder Survey on Regional Research Needs

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:02:28 GMT

SARRP is inviting you to participate in a survey and tell us which issues are most important to you. The South Atlantic Regional Research Project is a joint effort by the Sea Grant programs in the four South Atlantic states (FL, GA, NC and SC).

NOAA in the Carolinas Hurricane Conference: May 6th, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:29:11 GMT

The National Weather Service in Newport, in conjunction with the NOAA National Ocean Service/National Marine Fisheries Service Beaufort Lab, hosted a hurricane conference on May 6th in Beaufort, NC.

NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Visits Elizabeth City, NC

Thu, 10 May 2007 01:00:00 GMT

On May 3, 2007, officials from NOAA including Bill Proenza, the new National Hurricane Center Director and "Kermit" one of NOAA's WP-3 Orion turboprop Hurricane Hunter airplanes, stopped at the US Coast Guard Support Center in Elizabeth on the fourth stop of a five stop east coast Hurricane Awareness Tour.

Estuary Live to Broadcast from North Carolina's Rachel Carson Research Reserve

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:16:00 GMT

The online education program EstuaryLIVE will bring North Carolina’s Rachel Carson Estuarine Research Reserve to classroom computers across the state as students participate in virtual field trips May 9-11.

Advancing NOAA's Priorities Through Regional Collaboration

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:00:00 GMT

NOAA's strength and capacity derive from strong collaborative
ties among its programs and with its partners
and customers. Through improved outreach and communications, NOAA can improve awareness and delivery
of our services and also develop them from the bottom
up to ensure they best serve the needs of the public.

2007 NOAA in the Carolinas Workshop Results

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 1:00:00 GMT

The third annual NOAA in the Carolinas meeting was held February 28 to March 1, 2007 at the NOAA Coastal Services Center, Charleston, SC. The meeting served to improve understanding of NinC and the Southeast and Caribbean Regional Team (SECART) integration.

NC Coastal Federation Celebrates Coastal Restoration Milestone

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:00:00 GMT

On October 18, the North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) garnered high-level praise from federal and state officials as they helped Restore America’s Estuaries celebrate the completion of its 500th project with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Community-based Restoration Program.

NOAA's National Weather Service Recognizes Onslow Co, NC as Tsunami Ready

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:29:11 GMT

Officials from NOAA's National Weather Service praised the emergency management team of Onslow County, N.C., for completing a set of rigorous warning and evacuation criteria necessary to earn the distinction of being TsunamiReady. Onslow County includes the coastal communities of North Topsail Beach, Camp LeJeune, and Swansboro.

NOAA in the Carolinas to Create a One NOAA Booth at NC Seafood Festival

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The North Carolina Seafood Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2006. For the second year NOAA agencies from around the area and the state will come together to offer an entertaining and informational booth.

Grant Awarded to NOAA in the Carolinas

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 01:00:00 GMT

NOAA in the Carolinas was awarded a NOAA's 200th Celebration grant of $22,500, thanks to hard work and contributions from many in NOAA in the Carolinas. NOAA's 200th anniversary is in 2007, and NOAA is celebrating by awarding grants to those organizations that planned innovative efforts to share NOAA's rich history and current, cutting-edge environmental services with NOAA’s customers.

Breifing to NOAA Management

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Andy Shepard and Dean Gulezian traveled to NOAA's National Weather Service headquarters May 17 to brief NOAA's management on NOAA in the Carolinas' activities, accomplishments, and goals. The briefing included NOAA in the Carolinas' mission and organization, the annual meetings and the discussions and accomplishments resulting from those meetings, potential new partnerships, and a request for a limited funding commitment from the NOAA Assistant Administrators.

NOAA in New England

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 01:00:00 GMT

It’s always good to keep abreast on NOAA activities outside of the Carolinas, to have a "pulse" on what’s going on elsewhere in the organization. Bob Thompson, Meteorologist-in-Charge of the Taunton, MA National Weather Service office near Boston, shared with NOAA in the Carolinas recent activities of the NOAA in New England initiative.

NOAA in the Carolinas Represented at 2006 Fishing Expo in Raleigh, NC

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

National Weather Service WFO Raleigh, in partnership with NOAA Sea Grant and Fisheries, will host an educational booth during the 16th Annual Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expo at Raleigh's State Fairgrounds January 13 - 15.

NOAA in the Carolinas Releases Report form 2005 Meeting in Asheville, NC

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

The 2005 NOAA in the Carolinas second annual meeting was hosted by the NOAA Climatic Data Center, Asheville, NC and began with a tour of NCDC at on Wednesday, November 2.

Annual Meeting Successfully Demostrates the "One NOAA" Vision

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

The 2005 NOAA in the Carolinas annual meeting brought a wide range of NOAA employees together in Asheville, NC in early November. The meeting focused on the OneNOAA vision.

NOAA in the Carolinas to Exhibit at 2005 NC Seafood Festival

Thu, 18 Oct 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Staff members from various National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) office throughout North and South Carolina will staff a NOAA in the Carolinas booth at the 2005 North Carolina Seafood Festival.