Spring 2004

Table of Contents

NORTH CAROLINA SEAFOOD SHIMMERS UNDER LIGHTS AT FAMED FULTON FISH MARKET

Ann Green takes readers on a daylong truck ride from the loading dock at Wanchese Seafood to the crowded fish market in New York City. Come along to see how North Carolina seafood is marketed around the world.

KEEPING THE COAST SECURE FOR THE FUTURE

Coastkeepers, licensed by the North Carolina Coastal Federation, are organizing citizens to be a concerted voice for coastal resources. Pam Smith introduces three environmental “guardians” who patrol the vast coast by boat, plane, canoe and truck.

SUCCESS STORIES FLOW ALONG THE NEUSE

Five years after stringent “Neuse Rules” were put in place to curb pollution, improvements can be measured — one project at a time. Lilly Loughner shares some success stories.

BOOK MARKET:
Spring is Just a Book Away

Signs of spring are everywhere in North Carolina — from the mountains to the coast. Celebrate the new season by delving into the pages of a few books that reveal the changing landscape.

PEOPLE & PLACES:
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Will Get Facelift

The lighthouse has been a landmark for mariners for years. Several folks who grew up on Cape Lookout share childhood memories of playing in the lighthouse and helping the keeper with his duties.

SEA SCIENCE:
Value-Added Products Boost Sales at Seafood Companies

Rose Bay Oyster Company and other companies are launching several value-added products — from a bacon-wrapped oyster to a lobster morsel. Ann Green follows Canadian seafood buyers on a tour of the oyster company.