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24732
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When pulled quickly from deep depths, many fish experience barotrauma. Symptoms of barotrauma include bulging eyes and internal organs protruding from external parts of the body. Sea Grant specialists and charter boat captains teamed up to develop techniques and technology to increase the survival numbers of catch and release fish that experience barotrauma.
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24733
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In 2014 and 2015, ECU graduate student, Nina Sassano, studied the increase in jellyfish populations on the North Carolina coast. Her experiments revealed that an increase in the number of man-made structures in the water may cause jellyfish settlements to be more extreme, resulting in a higher density of jellyfish in coastal waters.
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24734
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A team of marine biologists and researchers collected seaweed samples in Onslow County to study the levels of the toxic algae, Gambierdiscus, in North Carolina waters. The algae’s levels are much higher in warmer waters, so as water temperatures rise, tropical species like Gambierdiscus are migrating northward into nonnative areas. The toxins produced by Gambierdiscus do not hurt fish, but are harmful to humans. Studies like this will allow scientists to monitor the numbers of these algae populations and the potential risks as ocean water temperatures rise in the coming years.
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24735
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Since 2005, the annual Johnnie Mercer’s Pier Dogfish Tournament takes place in Wrightsville Beach. Anglers from all over the eastern United States convene at the pier during the last weekend of January in hopes of catching the largest dogfish. It is a relaxed competition and gives summertime anglers the opportunity to reunite during the winter months.
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24736
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Black Sea Bass is a species of fish popular in North Carolina. Student Ian Kroll studied the inner ear bones of these fish to determine the migratory patterns of juvenile Black Sea Bass. His research shows that most fish use inshore habitats but some still use offshore habitats for nurseries.
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24815
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Rachel Carson came to the North Carolina coast in 1947 and documented much of the coastal area she explored. Much of what she described can still be found and explored today from Bird Shoal to Taylor’s Creek.
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24816
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A paddling tour of Little Rivers and Waterway Tales is mixed with personal experience of Lundie Spence. Spence explores everything mentioned in the book from the 2,000 year old cypress trees to the remnants of timber industry buildings in Eastern North Carolina
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24817
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Coastal research is conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on five coasts in the United States and their coastal flooding. Their research facilities include locations in Beaufort, Chesapeake Bay, northern Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, and San Francisco. Rates of flooding are researched at each coast.
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Coastwatch
(NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016,
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24818
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Barbra Doll, a water protection and restoration specialist, has developed a new technique for filtering sediments and nutrients from runoff. This technique, called regenerative stormwater conveyance has already been applied at some locations and a video demonstration is available. The demonstration was conducted at a family farm in Randolph County.
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24819
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Three students have received fellowships dealing with costal policy and coastal research. They will conduct projects to complete their fellowships. Fellowships are provided by the North Carolina Sea Grant. They will conduct their research on the North Carolina Coast.
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11.Planning for Change by Schiavinato, Lisa; Whitehead, Jessica Coastwatch Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2016
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24820
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The town of Nags Head has conducted a research survey to determine whether those living in and governing Nags Head were aware of the coastal hazards. The participants were asked various questions concerning coastal hazards. The results will be used to further options for adaptation to coastal hazards.
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24821
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A graduate student training symposium will be held on April sixth and seventh in New Bern. The symposium, sponsored by the North Carolina Sea Grant, will feature several speakers who will share knowledge useful to any and all graduate students
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25000
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When summer arrives, it brings with it many a tourist. However, this means that the coast will need to be even more protected. $1.4 million has been designated with this task.
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25001
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Many people love seafood. However, they do not have access to quality seafood in their area. New research is being funded to find ways to ship fish farther with it still remaining fresh.
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25002
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The coast is constantly changing. This is a problem when you have people living on it. However, new research is being conducted on marsh grass as a possible aid in preventing moving shorelines and dunes.
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