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2645
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Migrating and wintering birds can find a good food supply from such berry-producing trees and shrubs as red cedar, red bay, wax myrtle, and Carolina laurelberry.
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19306
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From the fishermen to the processors and distributors, the North Carolina seafood industry is going the extra mile to make sure consumers receive quality seafood.
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1996
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Marine debris has a worldwide impact on wildlife, economics, the environment, aesthetics, and public health. In May of 1994, individuals from around the globe met in Miami to discuss this growing problem and to recommend possible solutions.
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19175
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From its headwaters to its base in the Pamlico, the Neuse River is troubled waters. With growing pollution inputs, water quality is diminishing and both residents and wildlife run risk of being affected by toxic algae.
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25035
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New controversy over seafood has people in the fish industry upset. The question is whether there should be a similar inspection for seafood like the ones for beef, poultry, and pork.
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19345
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Net making is a time-honored tradition in coastal North Carolina that is as synonymous with fishing as the fish themselves.
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3227
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In 1996, Hurricane Fran wreaked havoc on the southern barrier islands, eroding many beach areas and destroying property. While most beaches will recover, some will require ten to fifteen years. Pre-1960s-built homes suffered the most damage.
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25023
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Mosquitoes, greenhead flies, and no-see-ums are a common itch factor in Eastern North Carolina. While every year, new methods are developed to reduce the population of these pests, using a repellent is still the best option for people exploring the outdoors.
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19185
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Years ago, fishermen along the North Carolina coast used row boats, sail boats, and seines to net shrimp; today it is motorized and mechanical trawlers that haul giant nets. Within the many innovations among the fishing industry, some are unique to the North Carolina, tailored for the geography, the waters, and the species.
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19141
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In late fall and early winter, clouds of ducks, geese, and swans settle in to areas of the North Carolina coast, particularly near Currituck or the lower Cape Fear River.
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3143
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B.J. Copeland, director of the North Carolina Sea Grant Program for twenty-three years, is retiring. His leadership developed the program into one of the top ones in the nation.
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3016
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Initiated by Lundie Spence in 1987, N.C. Big Sweep is a linkage of individuals and public and private groups united to clear the state's waterways of aquatic debris. With 12,500 volunteers, it is the country's largest statewide waterway cleanup program.
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19188
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After setbacks in population growth from the use of pesticides, brown pelican colonies are now flourishing in coastal North Carolina.
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6192
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Nationwide, crawfish culture is the largest crustacean aquaculture, and with the rising popularity of Cajun cooking, it has found a niche in North Carolina. Currently there are fourteen crawfish producers in the state. Around 100,000 pounds of crawfish are harvested from 180 acres of ponds. Hart discusses this small, but growing industry.
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19239
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Ten years ago, hard clams were the harvest of North Carolina hand clammers, but times are changing and mechanical harvesting is bringing in the state's mollusks by the bushel.
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