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Netmaking is as old as fishing. It is a specialized craft that is slowly fading away, with only six full-time net shops left in the state, and fewer still in Georgia and South Carolina. One reason for the decline is the increase in federal and state regulations governing commercial fishermen. North Carolina has requirements on the use of particular nets, including fixed, gill, trawl, and channel.
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Founded in 1957, the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club's Annual Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament is one of the largest of its kind in the world and is North Carolina's second oldest fishing tournament. The fisherman's catch is measured and then released; points are awarded based on the size of the fish. Surf fishing generates $1.6 billion to the state economy, with anglers spending $170 million on trips and $1.4 billion on durable goods.
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Deep sea fishing has become a popular tourist activity on the Outer Banks. Various options for deep sea fishing are available, and some of the captains have great stories.
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In 1989, the North Carolina General Assembly established the state's coastal reserve system to protect the unique habitat of the maritime forests. Green discusses the importance of the forests, with emphasis on the Bald Head Island forest.
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Along the state's coastline, over three hundred miles of barrier islands provide a protective shield against strong ocean waves driven by storms and hurricanes. This area is also growing in population and accompanying economy development. William Smith of Wake Forest University heads the Coastal Barrier Island Network, a group that is studying ways to manage these vulnerable islands.
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For most of the 20th-century the highest fishing catches in North Carolina were menhaden. Now only two menhaden plants remain on the Atlantic Coast, one at Beaufort, the other at Reedville, VA. A proposal by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission would restrict menhaden fishing to one mile from the shore. Jule Wheatly, owner of the Beaufort plant, said such a restriction would force him to close his plant since 75 percent of the fish he processes is caught within a mile of shore.
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The bay scallop is found in only two Southeastern states -North Carolina and Florida-because it lives in seagrass beds. To protect its habitat, found mostly in Bogue and Core sounds, the state since the 1970s has closed these beds to mechanical harvesting. In 1997, 63,800 pounds were harvested, the largest harvest on the East Coast.
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Martin Posey, North Carolina Sea Grant researcher, has many projects going, including discovering new nursery areas for blue crabs. Green discusses his work and current projects.
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Some 400 species of birds call North Carolina home for part or all of a year. Several wildlife organizations in the state have collaborated to create a new guide to locate best viewing sites of these birds. Titled North Carolina Birding Trail Coastal Plain Trail Guide, the book contains colorful photos, 102 birding sites, and birding trails, all located east of I-95.
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Boatbuilding is expanding, with over seventy-five builders in operation. They construct a variety of vessels, from small skiffs to luxury yachts. Among them are Grady-White Boats (Greenville) and Fountain Powerboats (Washington). Hatteras Yachts (New Bern), the state's largest manufacturer, employs over 850 and builds yachts valued at between $1 and $7 million.
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A group of students from UNC Chapel Hill took internships at the Albemarle Ecological Field Site in Manteo. Students learned a lot about various fields and got hands-on participation that helped them better understand what they were learning.
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Green discusses the work and creations of folk artist Cher Shaffer. Shaffer is a self-taught artist who lives in Creston in Ashe County. Her work has been featured in folk art shows around the country and in a number of museums. Private collectors like Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jane Fonda own her art.
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The United States Coast Guard Station on Ocracoke Island closed in 1996 after nearly six decades of service. Now, through a $400,000 appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly, the 10,000-square-foot building will be renovated for use as a professional development center for North Carolina teachers. The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers (NCCAT) at Cullowhee and the East Carolina University maritime studies program will manage the building.
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The North Carolina Heritage Award recognizes individuals whose work preserves the cultural traditions of families and communities. Ray and Walter Davenport of Tyrrell County received the award in 2007 for their “commitment to the deep-rooted coastal tradition of fishing in local waters.â€
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The blue crab is North Carolina's most valuable commercial fishery. The state was the top blue crab producing one between 1994 and 1999. In 2002, the state still accounted for 21 percent of the country's total harvest. A Blue Crab Research Program by North Carolina Sea Grant specialist Sara Mirabilio provides insight into crab harvests, management, and research. Green explains the project and takes the reader on a crabbing trip in the Currituck Sound.
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