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25094
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Lawrence S. Early is the author of The Workboats of Core Sound. He talks about why he picked this topic and what he hopes people see when they read it. He still visits those people he interviewed for his book and talks about the reunions.
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25095
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The Marine Science Academy in Wilmington offers a variety of unique experiences that are beneficial to any high schooler interested in majoring in marine science. The courses are rigorous and some students have had to transfer over several counties to attend, but to them it is worth it.
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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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25097
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North Carolina graduate students are making an effort to enter short films on marine science into the Beneath the Waves Film Festival. They are hoping that by doing this, more people will learn about marine science without having to read the scientific journals.
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25098
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Frank Sherman, a fourth grade science teacher, talks about the experience he and his students had at the Beneath the Waves Film Festival and how it has impacted the student’s learning.
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25099
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A new series of trails is in the process of development along the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway. Each trail will have a different theme and will follow a variety of areas along the Byway. In addition, preparations for the annual Mountains to the Sea ride. This is a weeklong biking expedition that will stop in a variety of towns from Edenton to Manteo.
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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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25111
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New efforts are being made to educate the public on the dangers of rip currents and what to do if caught in one. In addition, other beach hazards are outlined and what to do if you or someone else is caught in a rip current.
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25112
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Hurricane Hazel was one of the worst storms in history. Many people who survived the storm recount their memories of the destruction and devastation to the coast.
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25113
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It is important to educate people on the hazard that even a Category 1 hurricane can present. Hurricane Hazel was, in particular, a very nasty storm and defied certain aspects of what science says a hurricane should do.
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25114
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The North Carolina Sea Grant offers the Knauss fellowship to deserving graduate students. Three different former fellows are interviewed to find out where they are now and what they’re doing.
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25115
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The Scientific Research and Education Network, or SciREN, is a program that helps students and educators alike. However, SciREN Triangle, is scheduled to make a debut to expand the network past the marine sciences.
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25116
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Coley Hughes is attempting to use fish ear bones to determine where a fish has gone and what tributaries provide the best environment for the fish. She does this by examining the chemical signatures in the fish’s ear bones.
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25117
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In an effort to prevent wasting small, but perfectly good pieces of trout, Wes Eason has created a trout burger. The burger took some adjustments in recipe, but Eason now believes he has solved the previous issues.
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25118
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North Carolina Sea Grant research has paid off with a new device to record data on rip currents. So far the devices have worked well.
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