N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve
Calling all citizen scientists! Join our 2023 Terrapin Tally.
The Terrapin Tally is a community science activity that aims to take a snapshot of the diamondback terrapin population numbers in a given area by conducting kayak surveys at specified times and prescribed routes. By doing this, our hope was to eventually allow for population statistics and trends to be understood over time.
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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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Find a reserve site near you!
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.
