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19089
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The remains of thousands of vessels lie off the coast of North Carolina, giving the state the nickname: \"Graveyard of the Atlantic.\" The wrecks themselves provide historical attractions for divers, but also attract a variety of marine flora and fauna.
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19090
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As one of North Carolina Sea Grant's marine advisory agents, Hughes Tillett advises coastal residents and fishermen about about the changing face of fishing such as new species preferences in the market and new equipment.
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19091
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Although water is a natural part of what draws people to the coastal setting, it can also present difficulties to travel. In a two-part series, this issue focuses on some of the problems with coastal transportation, and the discussion of means of travel through ferries and bridges.
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19092
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Chances are, few inland residents realize that North Carolina has its own ferry fleet, but people at areas such as Hatteras and Ocracoke are well aware of the vital link the ferry system provides in North Carolina coastal transportation.
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19093
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In the second part of the series, this month's issue discusses North Carolina waterways themselves and some of the issues that face commercial and recreational traffic and the environment. Inlets for example, are often openings for vessels in and out of the sounds but due to their dynamic nature often pose dangers to citizens.
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19094
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Although previously the considered the least-used ports on the eastern seaboard, Wilmington and Morehead City are seeing changes as they inch they way up the list of important port cities for national imports and exports.
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19095
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As the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway meanders through North Carolina, it offers commercial and recreational vessel a haven from the high seas.
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19104
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Given new growth and new technology, things along the North Carolina coast are changing rapidly. To keep up with pressures, UNC Sea Grant is funding new projects that look at the seafood industry, disruption of sea grass, beach erosion, and bird nesting.
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19106
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Jerry Machemehl is studying to important questions for the North Carolina Sea Grant: What parts of the shoreline are most vulnerable to storm damage, and how can home owners survive the sometimes brutal environment of coastal North Carolina?
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19107
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In Brunswick County, 85 percent of shellfish waters are closed due to pollution from sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, farming, construction and industry. Many long-time shellfishers are hanging up their equipment for good.
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19108
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One of the best ways to explore coastal North Carolina's rivers and streams is by canoe.
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19109
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Along North Carolina's coast heads often butt between the public and the private regulations, most of the time over sand dune issues. This article discusses the dunes on the state's coasts and some of the issues surrounding them.
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19110
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The use of off-road vehicles are popular along the North Carolina coast, but there are issues surrounding their damage to the coastal dune system.
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19111
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North Carolina Sea Grant researchers are attempting to understand the lasting traditions in coastal areas like Harkers Island.
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19112
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The crab meat industry is big business in North Carolina, with 26 million pounds of live crab landed in the state in 1979.
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