The Midpoint: Moment, Memories, and More

Oct 23, 2020 | CSI Latest News, OBXFS

Written by Lauren Colonair. Recently, my classmates and I have reached the midpoint of our semester at UNC’s Outer Banks Field Site. This year, due to COVID-19, the final half of the semester came earlier than we expected. It has been a strange experience with August...

Impacts of Oyster Leases in North Carolina Estuarine Systems: Habitat Creation through Sustainable Aquaculture

Oct 22, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Fisheries Ecology Lab, Highlighted Projects, OBXFS

Written by Lauren Colonair. In January of 2020, Dr. Jim Morley, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at East Carolina University, joined CSI as an Assistant Scientist. Morley brings unique and exciting perspectives to the team, as he is currently the...

Lagomasino Helps Categorize Mangroves by “Biophysical Typology”

Oct 21, 2020 | Coastal & Oceans Observing Lab, CSI Latest News

Mangrove forests are one of the most important ecosystems in the world. They can store large amounts of carbon, provide coastal protection, serve as crucial habitat for many important fish species, and even support the tourism industry in some areas. Yet, despite...

Experiences of a NCROEP Intern

Oct 15, 2020 | CSI Latest News, OBXFS, Renewable Ocean Energy

Written by Meagan Gates. I gaze out at the expanse of water before me, the white-capped waves deceptively calm from a distance. The sun shining in between the clouds makes the waves glisten brightly. I could never get used to seeing such a brilliant view. Honestly, I...

Intern Adventures at Cedar Island: A Day at Dr. Morley’s Field Site

Oct 2, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Fisheries Ecology Lab, OBXFS

Written by Lauren Colonair. This aerial shot of the oyster lease paints a picture of how much structure these plots introduce into the sound. [Photo: John McCord] Dr. Jim Morley, one of the newest researchers at CSI, is working on many interesting projects through...

People and Sediment: Environmental Change in Bangladesh

Sep 25, 2020 | CSI Latest News, Geosocial Systems Lab, OBXFS

Written by Lauren Colonair. Local farmers are important to Dr. Rogers' research in many ways. Their close connection with the land gives them first-hand knowledge of the changes taking place in the delta. The flow of knowledge from the farmers to Rogers and vice versa...

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