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Eyes Underwater: Google Launches Subaquatic Street View

They say we know less about the oceans, which collectively cover 71% of our planet, than we do outer space. In fact, it took humans roughly 200,000 years to figure out how to enter outer space while it...

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10 Things Sharks Want You To Know

In light of recent encounters in North Carolina waters, the sharks weigh in. Since the release of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws in 1975, the mere mention of the “S” word has gained the ability to quickly...

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WARNING: Ocean & Sound-side Swimming Waters May Be Polluted

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Release: Immediate                                                                    Contact: Erin Bryan-Millush / J.D. Potts Date: Oct. 5, 2015...

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275 Sea Turtles Stunned from Cold Weather – NC Aquarium Needs Your Help!

As of 4pm on Wednesday, January 6, Buster Nunemaker from The North Carolina Aquarium has stated that 275 sea turtles have been stunned from our recent cold snap in weather and desperately need your...

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23 Photos of Last Night’s Crazy Thunderstorm Crossing the Outer Banks

Last night just before dark, a giant red blob on the radar crept across our skinny little strip of land here on the Outer Banks. The storm crossed mostly in Duck/Southern Shores but everyone North and...

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30th Annual Outer Banks “Beach Sweep”– Saturday, Sept. 24

This year will be the 30th Annual Beach Sweep across the Outer Banks. Dare County residents have been strong supporters of the event since its inception in 1987. In 2015 we had over 260 volunteers in...

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(Photo Gallery) Hurricane Matthew Dumps Massive Rain on the Outer Banks

Hurricane Matthew was in complete control and nobody could predict its path. Many were worried and for good reason. This storm has brought significant damage to the Outer Banks but not like you would...

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Hurricane Matthew’s Aftermath – Cleanup and Damage (Video & Photos)

The Outer Banks beaches have been dealing with a large amount of unexpected flooding, and in many cases, areas that usually don’t flood. The cleanup efforts are well underway. Reports of 3-6′ of...

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“A Note About Climate Change…”– Dr. Jeff Hanson

I am not a political activist. I have nothing derogatory to say about any candidate nor to any group of supporters. I practice science. I have enjoyed an amazing opportunity to measure and study the...

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Event: “Hands Across the Sand”– Saturday, May 20

Photo: John VanderMyde Join us for the nationwide “Hands Across the Sand” event in Kill Devil Hills on May 20th and stand in solidarity to change our energy policies and ensure a sustainable planet....

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Wicked Weather Photos on the Outer Banks

After a few weeks of spring showers, tornado watches and some amazing cloud formations, it seems fitting to publish a gallery of some incredible photos taken from some of the best photographers on the...

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WARNING: Ocean & Sound-side Swimming Waters May Be Polluted

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Release: Immediate                                                                    Contact: Erin Bryan-Millush / J.D. Potts Date: Oct. 5, 2015...

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275 Sea Turtles Stunned from Cold Weather – NC Aquarium Needs Your Help!

As of 4pm on Wednesday, January 6, Buster Nunemaker from The North Carolina Aquarium has stated that 275 sea turtles have been stunned from our recent cold snap in weather and desperately need your...

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23 Photos of Last Night’s Crazy Thunderstorm Crossing the Outer Banks

Last night just before dark, a giant red blob on the radar crept across our skinny little strip of land here on the Outer Banks. The storm crossed mostly in Duck/Southern Shores but everyone North and...

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30th Annual Outer Banks “Beach Sweep”– Saturday, Sept. 24

This year will be the 30th Annual Beach Sweep across the Outer Banks. Dare County residents have been strong supporters of the event since its inception in 1987. In 2015 we had over 260 volunteers in...

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(Photo Gallery) Hurricane Matthew Dumps Massive Rain on the Outer Banks

Hurricane Matthew was in complete control and nobody could predict its path. Many were worried and for good reason. This storm has brought significant damage to the Outer Banks but not like you would...

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Clik here to view.

Hurricane Matthew’s Aftermath – Cleanup and Damage (Video & Photos)

The Outer Banks beaches have been dealing with a large amount of unexpected flooding, and in many cases, areas that usually don’t flood. The cleanup efforts are well underway. Reports of 3-6′ of...

View Article


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Clik here to view.

“A Note About Climate Change…”– Dr. Jeff Hanson

I am not a political activist. I have nothing derogatory to say about any candidate nor to any group of supporters. I practice science. I have enjoyed an amazing opportunity to measure and study the...

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Clik here to view.

Event: “Hands Across the Sand”– Saturday, May 20

Photo: John VanderMyde Join us for the nationwide “Hands Across the Sand” event in Kill Devil Hills on May 20th and stand in solidarity to change our energy policies and ensure a sustainable planet....

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Wicked Weather Photos on the Outer Banks

After a few weeks of spring showers, tornado watches and some amazing cloud formations, it seems fitting to publish a gallery of some incredible photos taken from some of the best photographers on the...

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