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25078
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The Coastal Habitat Protection Plan is undergoing a scheduled review and update to analyze the impact the plan has had and to evaluate its effectiveness.
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21909
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The NC Sea Grant supports research that covers a wide range of coastal issues. Mosher gives an overview of research projects Sea Grant is funding from 2014 to 2015.
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25076
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An overview of some of the projects being funded by Sea Grant for the next two years includes topics on healthy coastal ecosystems, hazard resilience in coastal communities, sustainable coastal development, and safe and sustainable seafood supply.
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When a hurricane approaches the coast, communicating fast, accurate information to affected citizens can mean the difference between life and death. East Carolina University researchers Catherine Smith, Donna Kain, and Ken Wilson are working with coastal officials to examine the ways that people attend to, interpret, and use official and unofficial information to make decisions regarding severe weather.
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This issue of COASTWATCH introduces new North Carolina Sea Grant research projects that include: algal blooms, storm surge, environmental education, southern flounder stocks, coastal communities, public health, and aquaculture for finfish and shellfish. The core projects include researchers at East Carolina University, North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, and Duke University. Some projects also include community partners.
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Last year, more than 4,3000 lost or abandoned crab pots were removed from state waters. The crab pots pose many problems to wildlife and humans. The problem and the task of recovering the pots is detailed.
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Two major hurricanes, Dennis and Floyd, ravaged Eastern Carolina in 1999. While damage to man-made structures can be quickly assessed, damage to the environment over the long- term remains unknown. Early assessments reveal a drop in the oxygen content of the Neuse and other rivers, which can cause fish kills. Also observable is the large amount of freshwater that had flowed into the Pamlico and Core sounds, which promotes the growth of freshwater algae.
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4393
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Between the state's barrier islands are twenty- two inlets, stretching from Oregon Inlet in the northern Outer Banks to Mad Inlet near the South Carolina border. Inlets are more than just openings where the ocean flows in and out. They are dynamic places were the tidal currents try to deepen the channel while ocean waves carry sand to fill it up. Whichever force is dominant determines whether the inlet widens or closes up.
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Due to an increase in partnerships across the United States, Space Grant has been able to expand their outreach programs for current students and teachers. Workshops, training, and internships are among the few programs offered to enable students and teachers to learn about the future careers and research that can be done in the space industry.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ocean Exploration program has sponsored dives by a small submersible. The knowledge gained by this submersible is priceless and is a great teaching aid for teachers of all grade levels.
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32203
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North Carolina’s oyster farming industry is expanding and gaining an excellent reputation among seafood consumers. Scientists from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Carteret Community College have partnered with commercial oyster farms to identify native strains of oysters best suited for farming and aquaculture.
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22587
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Although a Raleigh native, John Fear's youth in New Bern put him on the path to being a coastal scientist. Fear fueled his coastal curiosity through academia, field research, resource management, research administration and now as the Deputy Director of North Carolina Sea Grant and the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina System.
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4938
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With tobacco support declining in the state, a number of farmers in the east explore ways to diversify their operations. Aquaculture is one that shows promise. In 1999, this economic sector totaled $17 million in revenues. Mosher examines how this new \"crop\" is developing around the state.
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Flounder is a popular food fish; however, a number of areas have been overfished, and some North Carolina waters have been closed. A flounder aquaculture has been profitable in Asia for a number of years. Korea is producing around twenty-one million tons a year. Researchers with the North Carolina Sea Grant program anticipate there will be commercial flounder production in the state in the next three to five years.
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4656
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Floods from Hurricane Floyd devastated Eastern North Carolina. Coastal waters were affected by an increase of nutrients and decreased levels of salt and oxygen in the estuaries. While the Cape Fear system was able to quickly recover because of a faster flow of water, the Pamlico Sound still has signs of stress. The long-term effect of the flood on these areas is yet to be determined.
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