Fishermen call it trash fish; fisheries resource managers call it bycatch. Either way, the loss of unintended fish catches (or bycatch) has been a serious fisheries problem in North Carolina. Thus, North Carolina Sea Grant researcher as developing new trawling methods to reduce the number of juvenile fish caught in shrimp nets.
The beaches of New Hanover County may be close in proximity but are as different as they can be in character. Wrightsville Beach has garnered a reputation for the wealthy and affluent, while Carolina Beach's history has not been as affluent. However, both communities offer unique opportunities and experiences.
Women starting scientific careers has been uncommon. Some think this may be because girls are not encouraged to take risks, which is a requirement for science. If you are not willing to make mistakes, you can’t experiment.
Between August 30, 1954, and September 19, 1955, six hurricanes - Carol, Edna, Hazel, Connie, Diane, and Ione - struck on or near North Carolina. In their wake was death and destruction. Edgerton summarizes each storm, listing path, power, and destruction.