Alligator jaws have an incredible amount of crushing force but not very many pounds of opening force,” Burdette says.

A proposed $1.3-billion U.S. Army Corps of Engineers port expansion in North Carolina threatens to unearth decades of “forever chemicals.” The government’s initial plan: don’t test the mud ...

Shell Beach, where generations have made a living from the marshes, is battling rising waters and environmental degradation. That doesn’t stop efforts to save it.

The North Carolina Marine & Estuary Foundation and North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries plan to tag 25 additional red drum this year as part of a project to better understand where and how the ...

The coast of Georgia is quite different than the shores of North Carolina or South Carolina. It’s wilder and quieter, and ...

Trade the hustle for calm along South Carolina’s coastline, where hidden beaches, views, and seaside towns set the tone for a ...

My journey into the world of water began in 1958, when my grandfather first took me fishing in the waters around St.

The North Carolina Marine & Estuary Foundation is expanding its interactive satellite tracking platform for red drum in 2026, building on a program that launched last year to give the […] ...

As work on restoring the upper reaches of the exclusively Onslow County river is on track for completion next year, Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is finalizing the Lower New River Watershed Restoration ...

Some restaurants whisper their history, while others shout it from weathered wooden beams and salt-stained walls. Sam & ...

This low-key North Carolina beach town offers peaceful shores, beautiful views, and a relaxed coastal vibe perfect for an easy escape.

Crowders Mountain and Kings Pinnacle are the twin peaks that make this park special. These rocky summits rise dramatically from the surrounding Piedmont landscape. The hike to the top of Crowders ...