NOAA to fund oyster sanctuary, marine sciences program
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The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $14.9 million grant to The North Carolina Coastal Federation to expand an oyster sanctuary in Pamlico Sound. The grant will also provide a vehicle for the NC State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) to collaborate with NC Central University to provide hands-on experience for minority students pursuing careers in marine sciences. Read the full article in the Coastal Review.