Morgan Jones

Sep 1, 2003

Science on the High Seas: The Oculina Banks Research Cruise

It's late afternoon when the M/V Liberty Star steams out of Port Canaveral, Fla. — past charter boats in from a day of Gulf Stream fishing, and on past commercial fishing vessels draped with nets still wet from hoisting the catch-of-the-day.

Sep 1, 2003

Striped Mullet: Valuable Fishery With Rich Tradition

While watching the breakers along Atlantic Beach last fall, Joey Frost noticed a purplish tint to the water. The ocean was packed tight with a school of striped mullet.

Sep 1, 2003

Seafood Traditions: Mariner’s Menu is Coastal Legacy

As the Seafood Lab clock's hands inch toward 9 a.m., Joyce Taylor bustles around the well-stocked kitchen checking last-minute details prior to a new Nutrition Leader session.

Dec 15, 2002

Sea Science: Eelgrass: Binge Eaters in the Estuary

Findings from Touchette's eelgrass research provide new insights into the metabolism of seagrasses — perhaps a key to solving the disappearing eelgrass mystery.

Dec 15, 2002

Sea-View: Teachers’ Window into Barrier Island Processes

The erosion of Jockey's Ridge is just one lesson that Riggs imparts to North Carolina high school science teachers and students during a North Carolina Sea Grant workshop.

Dec 15, 2002

Watermark: Crafting a Colorful History

Watermark, located on U.S. 158 East in Camden, began with about 25 charter members. It quickly gained national attention for its high-quality Carolina crafts — and its mission to provide meaningful income for artisans in the sparsely populated, rural northeastern region of the state.

Dec 1, 2002

Pound Netting: Rich Fishing Tradition Seeing Decline

As Mike Peele guides his old shad boat through the middle of the Pamlico Sound, the water is so smooth he sets the automatic pilot. Standing toward one side of the boat, Peele spots a group of white poles and moves back to the steering station to slow the engine. With one hand on his knee and the other on the steering wheel, he maneuvers the boat into the middle of a huge maze of fishing net.

Oct 1, 2002

Land-Use Planning: Coastal Counties Prepare for the Future

Statistics alone don't tell the story of growth along the coast. Yes, Brunswick County grew by a phenomenal 43 percent between 1990 and 2000. And Currituck and New Hanover counties leaped ahead by 32 percent and 33 percent respectively.

Oct 1, 2002

Waccamaw River: Abundant Resources Provide Enchanting Experiences

It's a clear, sunny day as Doug Smith pushes an aluminum canoe into the slow-moving water of the Waccamaw River. As Smith paddles through a thick, forested area in Columbus County, he notices a ripple in the water and maneuvers around some tree branches.

Oct 1, 2002

Sea Science: Risk of Shark Attack is Minimal

While surfing the rough waters on the Outer Banks during the past 13 years, Mike Remige has seen fewer than a half dozen sharks. More importantly, Remige never has experienced a shark attack.