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29525
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Beavers, nature's architects, sculpt the landscape to fit their needs. Now, North Carolina Sea Grant researchers are examining the beavers' plans to help restore the state's wetlands.
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29526
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In collaborative effort with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, North Carolina Sea Grant has developed a series of graphic illustrations to present fisheries statistics to various audiences.
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29527
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The crowds that flock to the North Carolina Outer Banks each summer were met with something new this June: a newly formed island off Cape Point, Hatteras Island. Dubbed Shelly Island, the new spit of land is a testament to the complex and dynamic nature of the state's coastal geomorphology.
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29528
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In the 1980s, North Carolinians began to worry about the health of the state's estuaries. To combat these problems, The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership was formed and is now celebrating 30 years of finding answers through a watershed approach to scientific research and outreach.
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Hugh Porter came to North Carolina in the 1950s and quickly became known as 'Mr. Seashell' for his knowledge of mollusks. This year, North Carolina Sea Grant and the University of North Carolina Press are honoring Porter's contributions by celebrating the 20th anniversary of his book, 'Seashells of North Carolina.'
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From pirate ships to Civil War blockade runners, nearly 1000 of the 5000 shipwrecks off the North Carolina coast have been documented by state archaeologists. In order to preserve and honor this underwater maritime history, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and their Underwater Archaeology Branch, dedicated the first Heritage Dive Site in North Carolina: the CONDOR.
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30930
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Author Jay Barnes revisits hurricane Fran twenty years later. This article is composed of excerpts from Barne's 2013 book, NORTH CAROLINA'S HURICANE HISTORY. Hurricane Fran made landfall on September 5, 1996 at Bald Head Island as a category 3 hurricane.
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30931
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Four newly funded projects cover a host of coastal topics for various community-based collaborations. Projects range from studying marsh changes in the Currituck Sound, supplying cape shark to schools for lunch, educating about restored estuarine habitats, and an oral history of the 1997 Fisheries Reform Act.
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30939
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What happens when a sea turtle gets hooked by a recreational angler? Diana Hackenburg explores efforts to measure and improve sea turtle health following an accidental capture.
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30941
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University of North Carolina's Institute for the Environment and UNC-TV partner to educate teachers, students and the public on how humans and nature can work together to find clean water solutions. The Drinking Water Resilience Interactive Project (DRIP) combines storytelling and technical expertise to promote sustainable water use.
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32203
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North Carolina’s oyster farming industry is expanding and gaining an excellent reputation among seafood consumers. Scientists from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Carteret Community College have partnered with commercial oyster farms to identify native strains of oysters best suited for farming and aquaculture.
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32204
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An excerpt from North Carolina author Bland Simpson’s “Two Captains from Carolina” highlights a pivotal moment for Moses Grandy, an accomplished African American mariner born in the antebellum South. Simpson describes how he brought to life the stories of two disparate captains and what their narratives mean to him.
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Coastwatch
(NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2018,
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32205
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For decades, menhaden was North Carolina’s number one commercial fishery by volume. Concerns about overfishing led to changes in harvest allocations and a menhaden reduction fishery. Researchers are investigating the socioeconomic impact of the Atlantic menhaden fishery on East Coast states, and how policy changes might affect the industry.
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32206
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In June 2017, an industrial chemical called GenX was identified in drinking water drawn from the Cape Fear River in the Wilmington area of North Carolina. State officials have found GenX in private wells near the plant, as well as at several other locations, at varying concentrations. With increasing public concern, researchers are studying the effects of the chemical on human health.
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Coastwatch
(NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 1, Winter 2018,
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32207
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November through March is the off-season for tourism in North Carolina. Visitors to the coast can enjoy smaller crowds and support a variety of local businesses. This article highlights various museums, state parks, and attractions for visitors during the winter season.
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