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Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

Extreme Makeovers: Not Your Daddy's Aquarium

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7354
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Abstract:
In 1976, North Carolina opened three Marine Resource Centers at Pine Knoll Shores, Roanoke Island, and Fort Fisher that were meant to enhance coastal and marine science and education for researchers, teachers, and the public. In 1986, the sites were renamed aquariums. In the late 1990s, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $15 million to each site for a complete makeover. Smith discusses the changes to the aquariums and takes readers through the \"staff only\" doors for a glimpse for what goes on behind the scenes at an aquarium.
Source:
Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , High Season 2005, p6-11, il
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