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When water quality is good, spending time in nature and eating local seafood can support human health and strengthen people’s connection to local waterways.

Learn

about algae and harmful algal bloom impacts

Teach

Activities for kids, educators, and community groups

Recognize

possible harmful algal blooms

Take action

to improve the science of water and health

Time spent on, in, or near the water also helps people notice changes in Coastal North Carolina’s rivers, sounds, and estuaries.