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Beaufort Lab Rebuilds After Hurricane | Durham News
NOAA’s historic Beaufort Laboratory, the second oldest federal marine science lab in the U.S., is getting a major rebuild after Hurricane Helene exposed its 62-year-old structure as unsafe. Located on Pivers Island and sharing space with Duke University, the lab’s closure in 2024 dealt a blow to decades of ocean research. Now, NOAA plans to rise from the ruins — constructing a storm-resilient, floodplain-avoiding facility starting in 2027, funded by $64 million in disaster relief. The new lab will anchor vital coastal science right next to the Gulf Stream and a major estuary, ensuring future…
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