2002

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

MARITIME MORSELS: Shucking Oysters, Clams Like a Pro

During the winter months, oysters taste their finest. However, it requires a little work to shuck them. At the annual Seafood Quality and Safety Workshop for environmental health specialists at Pine Knoll Shores, Wayne Mobley demonstrated how to shuck oysters and clams like a pro.

Dec 1, 2002

Researchers Conduct Breakthrough Studies on Fish Antibiotics

Although the hybrid striped bass is less than an inch long, it is a "potent" source of antibiotics," according to Noga, professor at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Grasses sway at Hammocks Beach State Park.

Dec 1, 2002

Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder: Hammocks Beach State Park

The story of a place — especially if that place is Hammocks Beach State Park — is often much more subjective. Its telling is colored by the perspective and experience of each storyteller.

Dec 1, 2002

NATURALIST’S NOTEBOOK: Field Notes from Bear Island

When it comes to learning about the coast, there's no substitute for experience. So it is that North Carolina State University students embark upon Bear Island at Hammocks Beach State Park for a first-hand view of the environment.

Dec 1, 2002

LIFELONG LESSONS: Coastal Themes Resonate

Growing up on the Outer Banks, Marc Basnight learned a bit about weathering storms — like the time his mother, Cora Mae, explained about hurricanes.

A drawing of the structure of a pound net.

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.