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Division of Marine Fisheries seeks spotted seatrout advisers

From Division of Marine Fisheries MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists and other interested ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 3:51 pm

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Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Beaufort County. The advisory ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:25 pm

Beaufort County

Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Beaufort County

MOREHEAD CITY – An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Beaufort County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:22 pm

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Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is asking people to please be on the lookout for blue land crabs, Cardisoma guanhumi, and ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:01 pm

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State officials advise against swimming in coastal waters impacted by Tropical Storm Idalia

MOREHEAD CITY – State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from Wright Memorial Bridge in ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:29 pm

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Recreational Flounder season announced for Sept. 15-29

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries today announced that the 2023 recreational flounder season will open at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 15 and ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Thursday, June 29, 2023 10:54 am

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Code Orange alerts remain in Thursday’s Air Quality Forecast

North Carolina residents should continue to exercise caution while outside on Thursday due to smoke and fine particle pollution from Canadian wildfires. The N.C. Department ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:17 am

Beaufort County

Water quality swimming alert lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County

From North Carolina Department of Marine Fisheries MOREHEAD CITY — State recreational water quality officials have lifted a water quality swimming alert at a ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 8:17 am

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Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Beaufort County

MOREHEAD CITY — State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County. The advisory was ... Read more

by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:35 pm

Belhaven

Swim advisory alerts for one Beaufort County site

From North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries MOREHEAD CITY — An advisory against swimming was posted Thursday at a sound-side site in Beaufort County, ... Read more