Bottlenose dolphins are some of the most intriguing coastal creatures, and it’s so much fun to watch them playing and fishing in the Outer Banks waters. If you want to see wild dolphins up close in their natural habitat, the captains at Harbor Star Dolphin Tours know just where to find them. Their two-hour tours, offered several times a day and at sunset, leave from Wanchese Marina on Roanoke Island, and from there it’s just a short run out to the sound waters to safely watch the local dolphins swimming right alongside the boat. Offering a stable, comfortable 50-boat with a wide shade canopy, Harbor Star is one of the most trusted dolphin tour companies on the Outer Banks. Watch this video to see for yourself what it’s like on the water with Harbor Star Dolphin Tours. To learn more and to book a tour, visit WancheseMarina.com.

The Possibilities of Tea
https://outerbanksthisweek.com/articles/possibilities-tea

Whether you are looking for a perfectly brewed cup of iced or hot tea, a wildly famous Moonraker Magic Lemonade, a little sprinkle of edible sparkles or some Boba mixed in to your favorite drink, you’ll find it all and more at Moonraker Tea Shop on Ocracoke Island.

We’ve changed our nighttime look along the Nags Head oceanfront skyline. The pier now features Wildlife Friendly Lighting that emits an amber color instead of white, ultimately creating less light pollution.
“This specific color temperature is far less disruptive to insects, bats, birds, and most importantly along the oceanfront, sea turtles,” Remige said. “It also reduces eye strain for people, better preserving our night vision.”

Today's lunch specials! Debbie missed us so our backyard is wide open and we have Andy Frasco, a national act, on the main stage tonight as the official Vusic After Party. Doors open at 9:00pm.

Drum Beat -- Two RED DRUM in the 30 to 34-inch range have been caught and released. One keeper SPECKLED TROUT and a couple SPOT have been decked. Otherwise, we're surrounded by clouds and the windy is strong out of the S at 22 knots. Low tides 5:07 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. High tide 11:23 a.m. (file photo)