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crashing surf

Nov 30, 2015

Sea Science: Why Do Waves Come in Groups?

Spencer Rogers is a coastal specialist with N.C. Sea Grant and co-author of "The Dune Book." Here he explains the basics of ocean waves. Questions and answers have been edited.

Dec 15, 2014

CURRENTS: NC Scholars Begin Appointments

North Carolina Sea Grant and its partners offer many fellowship opportunities for the state's graduate students. Fellows learn about the management, policy and scientific research that affect the state's and nation's shorelines.
Fish fillet on white parchment

Dec 15, 2014

GIFTS FROM THE SEA

1. Cut a piece of parchment 12x18 inches or slightly more than twice as wide as the fillet to be cooked. The extra room allows for sealing.

Red snapper on ice.

Dec 15, 2014

MARINER’S MENU: All Wrapped Up

Bundled in paper, flounder with fresh mushrooms, savory shrimp and Parmesan snapper bake in 15 minutes or less in a preheated oven. The seafood packets emerge perfectly steamed, making an elegant holiday meal that your guests will enjoy unwrapping.
Cooked shrimp that was prepared in parchment.

Dec 12, 2014

Savory Shrimp in Parchment

This recipe is from Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas. To order this seafood resource book, check local stores, or contact North Carolina Sea Grant at 919-515-9101 or sandra_harris@ncsu.edu for ordering information. For more ideas and recipes, check the Mariner’s Menu blog. 

Dec 11, 2014

MOVING FISH: Supply and Demand In North Carolina’s Seafood Industry

But this demand and awareness may not help the fishermen at the coast. The commercial fishing industry in North Carolina is at a critical juncture.
Red arrow-shaped sign pointing way to Seafood Market

Dec 3, 2014

IN FROM THE COLD: Fresh vs. Frozen Seafood

It’s likely that at this time of year, you can only find frozen North Carolina shrimp. But don’t let that deter you from attempting shrimp recipes this holiday season, including the parchment-wrapped shrimp recipe featured in this section.
coastal shoreline

Dec 3, 2014

CAPITAL CAREERS: Knauss Fellows: Where are they now?

Some people know the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship as an opportunity for individual graduate students to work in coastal and ocean policy. But the network of fellows also serves as an extensive collection of professionals, stretching across disciplines and decades.
Vuxton stands in dewatered lock and dam.

Dec 2, 2014

Life in the Army Corps

During her time as a Knauss fellow in 2012, Vuxton worked in the Engineer Research and Development Center, supporting the Corps’ navigation, coastal and environmental research and development initiatives. During her travel to Corps district offices, she visited some of the agency’s structures and facilities, including locks, dams, seawalls, jetties and ships from Portland, Oregon, to Baltimore. She also participated in conferences in Argentina and Tampa.

Dec 2, 2014

Road to the White House

Now a private consultant, Maher sees a consistent thread through her career — starting with experiences and opportunities in 2004. That year she worked for U.S. Rep. Sam Farr of California when she participated in the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, offered by the National Sea Grant College Program.