Holiday 2009

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RETURN OF THE BAY SCALLOPS

After years of low stock counts, the state’s bay scallop fishery re-opened in early 2009 on a limited basis. Nancy Lamontagne checks in on scallop biology, research and aquaculture.

WORKHORSES OF THE WATERWAY: Sunken Barges Reveal River Traffic

The Pasquotank River may not have classic shipwrecks, but it is home to relics of barges that played critical waterfront roles. Join Jerry Allegood on a visit to Elizabeth City.

A POUND OF PREVENTION

Gear modifications are deterring dolphins from net entanglements in Chesapeake Bay. Erin Seiling reports on research results by a team from the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center working with local fishermen on a regional marine mammal study.

SEA SCIENCE:
Aquatic Science Within Reach: Fisheries Research Provides Classroom Lessons

Pitt County students dive into aquatic sciences with the guidance of Sea Grant researchers. Kelley Bracken takes readers to a race where the slowest zooplankton wins.

NATURALIST’S NOTEBOOK:
Coastal Invasion: The Argentine Ant

North Carolina’s latest ecological invader is small, stealthy and seemingly harmless — meet the Argentine ant. Eleanor Spicer explores how these insects are displacing native ants and disrupting ecosystems on the coast and across the state.

MARINER’S MENU:
New Blog Features Fresh Seafood Ideas and More

A popular seafood cookbook, Mariner’s Menu, is now a blog based on author Joyce Taylor’s original work. Turn to page 28 for selections from this new resource focused on quality North Carolina seafood.