Sandra Harris

Jun 9, 2014

Coastal Ocean Observing: Real-Time Data Available To Students

Based at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, CORMP provides oceanographic data in near-real time and information on weather conditions, as well as living marine resources. Data from buoys also provide valuable tools for the National Weather Service in making rip current forecasts.

Jun 3, 2014

WORKHORSES OF THE WATERWAY: Sunken Barges Reveal River Traffic

Smith is studying scores of watercraft intentionally discarded around Machelhe Island in the Pasquotank River, not far from the scenic Elizabeth City waterfront.

Jun 3, 2014

Return of the Bay Scallops

Bay scallops have been enjoyed in North Carolina since the time when our state's only inhabitants were Native Americans. However, North Carolina's bay scallops have experienced years of low numbers.

Jun 1, 2014

Q&A WITH LAWRENCE S. EARLEY

  This interview has been condensed and edited. I grew up in a suburb of New York City in New Jersey. When I came here, I worked for the N.C.…

Jun 1, 2014

MARINER’S MENU: Seafood with Shells

Clams, crabs and shrimp are excellent sources of lean protein that are low in saturated fat, offering healthy alternatives to beef and pork. Here are some recipes using this seafood,…

Jun 1, 2014

COME CYCLE IN COASTAL CAROLINA

Oriental’s waterfront was the starting point for the Cycle North Carolina 2014 spring weekend. Photo by Charlie Hall/New Bern Sun Journal. Lovely summer mornings are prime times for bicyclists to…

Mar 1, 2014

AROUND THE NEXT CURVE: Report Considers Estuarine Shoreline Management Strategies

North Carolina’s thousands of miles of estuarine shoreline — edging sounds, bays and other areas where fresh and salt waters meet — are known for their rugged beauty and bountiful wildlife. But as more people move to this inner coast, the region is increasingly experiencing pressures associated with development.

Mar 1, 2014

MARINER’S MENU: Spring into Seasonal Seafood

NORTH CAROLINA’S COASTAL WATERS OFFER AN ABUNDANCE OF SEAFOOD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN SPRING, BLUE CRABS MOLT, OFFERING SOFT-CRAB SPECIALTIES. SNAPPER IS AMONG THE FINFISH HARVESTED. CLAMS MAY COME FROM WILD HARVEST OR MARICULTURE OPERATIONS.

Dec 1, 2010

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED INGENUITY

Up and down the East Coast, something fishy is happening in local communities.  People gathering at Harvard University to pick up freshly caught cod and pollock.  A truck pulling up to an inland Maine church to deliver shrimp from nearby Port Clyde.

Dec 1, 2010

PEOPLE & PLACES: Inland Sites Boost Shell Recycling Efforts

  Oysters are a traditional winter delicacy enjoyed at the coast and across the state. Every year, inland residents devour thousands of bushels of the tasty mollusk. And many of…