Beachgoers Urged to Fill Holes, Respect Marine Life Safety

Beachgoers urged to fill holes, respect marine life safety

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- With warm weather finally here, it's important to be mindful of others and our wildlife when visiting. "We've had some pretty hectic times over the course of the weekends," Emerald Isle Fire Department, Chief William Matthias said. "As we see our Saturday and Sunday trippers coming in for the week or even our day trippers there where emergency services have been taxed even at the start of the season." One of the ways…

Ocean darkening: The hidden crisis affecting marine life today

The vast, sunlit waters of the ocean’s surface, known as the photic zone, nurture 90% of marine life. Sunlight and moonlight in this crucial region guide marine creatures and maintain global ecological balance. Yet, over recent decades, these vital zones have grown darker, and new research reveals troubling consequences for marine ecosystems around the globe. Shrinking Sunlit Waters The photic zone extends roughly 200 meters below the ocean’s su…