Dec 15, 2008

Investigating the Mysteries of Blue Crab Migration

Heading down the channel into North River, which forms the border between Currituck and Camden counties, the three men start their rhythmic routine: hooking each red-and-green-striped buoy; pulling up the attached pot; shaking the blue crabs into the culling sink; separating them into baskets by size and sex; baiting the pot with fresh menhaden; and throwing the pot back into the water with the buoy trailing behind.

Dec 15, 2008

Picking Up the Paddle: Fuel-Free Fishing in North Carolina

As gas prices hover near all-time highs, many recreational fishers likely think twice about fueling up their boats for a day on the water. But the fish are still biting for those who prefer paddling to power boating.

Dec 1, 2008

Re-establishing Cordgrass: Fisheries’ Friend and Shoreline Protector

Just as Brad Marx is describing the variety of wildlife he often sees at the marina, a small green heron lands on a dock overlooking a strange floating contraption.