Record #:

43333

Author(s):

Lacy, Bridgette A.

Abstract:

""After Richard Etheridge led an all African American lifesaving crew at Pea Island on a daring rescue in 1896, for the next six decades African American commanders served at the station." Etheridge was a Civil War veteran and the first Black person to be appointed Keeper of a U.S. Lifesaving Service station. A schooner, the E.S. Newman was caught in an October 1896 storm.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Spring 2022, p6-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lifesaving service--North Carolina; African Americans--Dare County--Lifesaving Service; Etheridge, Richard, 1842-1900

Record #:

43334

Author(s):

Pharr, Lauren D.

Abstract:

"About 389 species of birds are at risk of extinction from climate change." By 2080 in North Carolina, 170 bird species could face loss of habitat.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Spring 2022, p14-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Climate change; climate change--bird species; Birds--North Carolina--Climate change

Record #:

43511

Author(s):

Pincus, Nan

Abstract:

According to Feeding America, "nearly 590,000 households in the state do not have enough food each day." Fishing for food is one of the small remedies people use to tackle hunger difficulties throughout their communities.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Spring 2022, p24-29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing communities ; Fishing industry; Feeding America --NC