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22589
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North Carolina oysters are a keystone species for the health of the state's estuaries. Since 2003, a diverse group of stakeholders has worked to develop initiatives related to the protection and restoration of the state's oyster populations.
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24052
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Southern flounder fishermen use specialized nets called gill nets to catch fish, but endangered sea turtle species often get caught in these nets. In the recent past, the government threatened to close estuarine gill net fisheries. However, a series of agencies work with the national Marine Fisheries to ensure that these gill net fisheries stay open and that endangered species are protected.
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Coastwatch
(NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 4, Autumn 2015,
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21793
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Scientists and farmers are working together to reduce pollution in the Pamlico Sound. Register examines the work researchers are performing on the Albemarle Peninsula to help with wetlands restoration.
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25096
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Francois Birgand has developed a new technique using UV-Vis spectrometers that are made to detect water quality. This new method will hopefully help Birgand get a more accurate representation of nutrient fluxes in marshes.
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25110
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New research on genes that influence the quality of eggs in fish could help scientists develop answers and possible treatments for infertility in humans. More experiments are needed but scientists are optimistic.
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25120
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Derelict fishing gear poses a problem to the coast in many ways. A new program is now underway to help remove the gear from the shores and prevent any future buildup problems.
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Coastwatch
(NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 5, Holiday 2014,
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25125
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The North Carolina Sea Grant discusses what several of their fellows will be doing with their research in 2014.
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20326
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Often referred to the Oscars of the culinary world, the James Beard Foundation Awards honor people and businesses in the food industry that exemplify the characteristics promoted by James Beard, a pioneer of cooking shows and a promoter of fresh and local foods. This year, North Carolina had 13 semifinalists and one finalist for the awards, many with strong connections to the shore, and fresh, local seafood.
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21261
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In her newest book, Literary Trails of Eastern North Carolina: A Guidebook, Georgann Eubanks lays out 18 tours that will take readers to places in Eastern North Carolina that have inspired poets, journalists, novelists, and playwrights to write about this area of the state.
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21273
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Author Georgann Eubanks talks with Rhett Register about her travels in eastern North Carolina, what influence the area has on writers, and how she feels writers can best use her guidebooks.
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25086
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Conservation of Blackbeard’s Ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, is a process that takes years. New projects are being done to conserve the artifacts both on land and on the sea floor.
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25088
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Sea grass is a vital part of underwater ecosystems. Therefore, much is being done to protect it from careless boating and wading.
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25092
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The annual lionfish/lobster spearfishing tournament is a way to keep the lionfish population in check and let the public know they are safe to eat. As they are an invasive species, it’s good to reduce their numbers every now and then so they don’t take over the ecosystem.
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