By measuring a humpback whale eye specimen, University of North Carolina Wilmington and Duke University researchers found ...

State recreation water quality officials are advising beachgoers in Oak Island to stay away from an area of ocean surf where town officials have been pumping floodwaters caused by recent rainfall.

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission wants to advance toward an even split between commercial and recreational ...

Duke University undergraduate Ava Kocher in this guest commentary explores the value of using living shorelines to protect ...

The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores opened Friday a newly revamped gallery that uses vibrant panels, colorful sculptures and interactive displays to illustrate its coral conservation and ...

As tourism season ramps up, visitors to coastal areas where wild horses roam are reminded to keep a safe distance.

N.C. Division of Coastal Management's online map may be used to find public waterfront access sites and nearby amenities.

National Weather Service forecasters are predicting the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, to have above-normal activity.

Wilmington and area residents may hand load free mulch and partially decayed stump grindings on a first-come, first-serve ...