Conservation
The North Carolina Aquariums are dedicated to animals in their care and in the wild. They recognize the challenges threatening species locally and globally. Initiatives underway focus on threatened and endangered species including the Carolina gopher frog, sand tiger sharks and sea turtles.
For ten years, from 2016 to 2026, Dr. Carol Price was the Conservation Research Coordinator for the NC Aquariums as well as Adjunct Faculty for NC State University and based at CMAST. In mid-2026 she transitioned to her next chapter as a Fish Biologist Supervisor for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Charleston, OR.
As the conservation biologist for the North Carolina Aquariums Price developed and conducted research and field work that aimed to protect species and habitats of high conservation need.
To learn more and support the NC Aquariums conservation initiatives, visit their website.
Below are initiatives that Price oversaw while at CMAST that the NC Aquarium and NC State still support.