North Carolina’s barrier islands are notorious for being a spot where the northbound Gulf Stream crashes into the southbound Labrador Current. Cape Hatteras National Seashore/NPS photo Waters off the ...
The Gulf Stream is a giant river of warm water running through the Atlantic and has quietly been keeping the world stable for centuries. It regulates the weather, balances ocean temperatures, and ...
Waters off the Outer Banks are feeling a little like the Jersey Shore of late, and forecasters have come up with a rather unexpected reason: A slight shift in ocean currents. North Carolina’s barrier ...