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Did you know that there are coral reefs off the coast of the Outer Banks? Artificial reefs are in our beautiful water maintaining marine life and keeping our ocean healthy. With our amazing water comes our amazing beaches where we have vacationers come from all over to enjoy! It is so important for you to wear sun protectant when you head to be beach, but it is just as important for it to be coral reef friendly!
Join our Club Seaside member, Kitty Hawk Kites, as they partner with the Outer Banks Surfrider Foundation to host another beach cleanup on Saturday, November 14! Beach clean-ups are a great way to get involved with the local community while helping preserve the natural beauty...
Perfect for the ultimate family vacation, the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a popular tourist destination well known its expansive undeveloped beaches, great watersport opportunities and awesome fishing locations. However, the OBX is also a wonderful place to visit if you love coastal wildlife....
When you think about the Outer Banks, most visitors dream of lazy days spent by the ocean with their shades on and SPF30 in hand. However, there are many different attractions on the Outer Banks that you should check out while you’re here—one of which...
We’ve put together this helpful guide about the Moons of the Outer Banks to answer all of your questions!
Few educational places out there excite both kids and adults the way that aquariums do. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island celebrates the unique geography and diverse ecosystem of the Outer Banks and is a great place to spend the afternoon!
The Answer: Bioluminescent Plankton
Some life can produce light through a chemical process in their bodies called bioluminescence. Bioluminescence happens when certain chemicals mix together and produce energy which generates light, hence the glow you see in the videos below.
Plankton are drifting organisms that...
I spotted 4 dolphins from the beach in Kill Devil Hills last weekend. No matter how many times I see those happy little creatures swim by I am always amazed. I never expect to see dolphins. I am always doing something else at the beach...
One of the best experiences I have had as an Outer Banks local is being part of the sea turtle watch volunteer team at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. It is an opportunity thatlocals can participate in, but few...