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25079
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The 22nd North Carolina Aquaculture Development met in January to discuss different needs of different professionals and investors. There were several presentations as well as vendors promoting new products that could help fish farmers.
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25080
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For those looking to do something different with the family this summer, try crabbing with the North Carolina Aquarium’s Canoeing the Salt Marsh outdoor exploration program. Crabs are much appreciated on the North Carolina coast and are easy enough to catch.
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25081
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Charter boat fishing is a top tourist activity along the Outer Banks. A new Fishery Resource Grant study is looking to see what the economic impact of charter boat fishing is on the Outer Banks and surrounding areas.
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25082
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There is some debate between federal managers and local fishermen about the abundance of spiny dogfish in around the Cape Hatteras area. ECU doctoral student Jennifer Cudney is working on a project that may settle the debate once and for all.
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25083
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The Fishery Resource Grant is funding the construction of new oyster reefs in Hyde, Carteret, Onslow, and New Hanover Counties. The project is expected to stimulate not only the growth of new oysters, but the economy of these counties.
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25084
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The Cashie River has revealed an unexpected find. A wharf and shipwreck have been found quite close to shore by resident Becky Bowling. A project to study the find is being conducted by ECU’s maritime studies program.
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25085
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Since the days of early European settlers, the Red Wolf has been hunted to near extinction. New conservation efforts are attempting to change that by reintroducing the species to its natural environment.
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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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25087
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Fish houses have had to develop new and creative ways to sell fish in recent years. Some of the more successful methods include developing a retail brand, reaching out on social media, and value-added seafood products.
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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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25089
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There are many types of mollusks in North Carolina. Most people notice the shells when they go to the beach. These shells are identified and a description of the animal that lives within is given.
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25090
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Educating students on the environment is important. NC State University conducted a study to determine if sending students outside to learn in the field would provide a better understanding of how the environment changes.
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25091
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Citizen collected research is not an uncommon occurrence. Those people helping to collect data on water quality speak about what they learn from both the project and each other. In addition, the pros and cons of participatory research are discussed.
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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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25093
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Fishing and work boats all have a history. This may be reflected in the name or in an oral history of the vessel. As years go by, the boats themselves, like the fishermen, have had to adapt to new changes.
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