N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve
Now accepting applications for the 2023 North Carolina Coastal Research Fellowship!
This fellowship is in partnership with North Carolina Sea Grant. The deadline is Friday, March 17, at 5 p.m. ET.
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Now hiring! Temporary Field Technician for Wilmington Office
Work at our Masonboro Island and Zeke’s Island Reserves. Activities include small vessel operation, site maintenance, and supporting research staff with various monitoring projects.
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Now hiring! Temporary Shorebird Monitoring Technician
The Technician will monitor the reproductive success for the American oystercatcher at the Masonboro Island Reserve.
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Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail closed for repairs
The Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail will be closed for repairs on Oct. 31. The closure is expected to last through the end of the year and is necessary to maintain the safety of boardwalk and trail users. The repair project will replace the aging decking boards, seat boards on current benches, railings, and side guards of the existing boardwalk.
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Welcome Daniel Bowling - 2022 NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellow
Daniel Bowling, a PhD student at NCSU, will assess the effectiveness of using remote sensing to monitor intertidal oyster habitat as a NOAA Davidson Fellow. This research will advance his dissertation research working to develop methods for a fishery-independent survey program for oysters in North Carolina.
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Visit responsibly!
Learn about how to prepare and be a responsible user for your next visit.
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The N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is a network of ten protected sites spanning the North Carolina coast.
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The N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is a program of the N.C. Division of Coastal Management, a division of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. The N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve is managed through a federal-state partnership between NOAA and the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. The Reserve is a network of 10 protected sites established for long-term research, education and stewardship. This program protects more than 44,000 acres of estuarine land and water, which provides essential habitat for wildlife; offers educational opportunities for students, teachers and the public; and serves as living laboratories for scientists.
