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alabama bass

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Invasive Alabama bass spreads from western North Carolina to coastal region

Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now in more rivers and lakes than ever before ...

umstead bridge

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Umstead Bridge connecting the north end of Roanoke Island to the Dare County mainland to reopen in mid-May

NCDOT: Final touches needed to make bridge ready for traffic The William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as the Old ...

fishing

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Middle schoolers develop fishing skills

A brief mid-day rain shower did little to dampen the spirits of Flight Middle School Fishing Club members ...

snowy grouper

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Snowy and gag grouper recreational seasons set

North Carolina Marine Fisheries Proclamation FF-16-2025 establishes the recreational fishing seasons for snowy grouper and gag grouper in ...

schedule

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Hatteras ferry route switches to full summer schedule

Daily departures increase from 36 to 52 As spring gets into full swing, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s ...

humpback whale

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Necropsy performed on humpback whale that washed up on Corolla beach

Members of the Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network responded to a dead humpback whale located in the ...

spotted seatrout

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Recreational and commercial spotted seatrout cold stun harvest closure extended

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has extended the spotted seatrout cold stun harvest ...

safety

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Enrollment now open for May’s Boat America certified safety class

Enroll in the only boat safety course taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certified instructors on the Outer ...

aquarium

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island a winner in 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards

Readers voted for their favorite aquarium among nominees from across the U.S. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has announced ...

killer whale

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Killer whale spotted off Kitty Hawk: An uncommon occurrence in Atlantic waters

A rare and exciting sighting of a killer whale was made off the coast of Kitty Hawk on ...

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