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Jul 16, 2014

THE SEAFOOD SAFETY SQUAD: Ensuring Quality of Coastal Delicacies

The art world prizes provenance — establishing the origins, ownership, custody and safe keeping of works to authenticate their value. The seafood industry focuses on traceability — documenting the origins and handling of seafood products from oceans or farms to processors, suppliers, retailers and food-service providers. This tracking enables fish and shellfish to meet consumers’ expectations of food safety.

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.

Apr 28, 2014

The Pamlico Sound: Fishing Gem of North Carolina

Habitat — it's a word you'll see often in the North Carolina Coastal Habitat Protection Plan. What does the blue crab have to do with the six major habitats defined by the plan?

Apr 8, 2014

Winter 2005

Table of Contents CONSERVATION BY DESIGN: Variations On A Theme Growth on the coast is inevitable. Smart Growth is about making places that are economically and environmentally sustainable. Pam Smith…

Apr 8, 2014

Autumn 2005

Table of Contents SETTING SAIL: NCCAT Workshop Reinvigorates Teachers Ann Green follows teachers on a sailing adventure in Beaufort Inlet, where they learn about sailing dynamics — from terminology to choice…

Apr 8, 2014

Early Summer 2007

Table of Contents COMMUNITY CHARM: Wanchese Implements Innovative Zoning Ann Green takes readers on a street-by-street tour of new zoning districts that feature traditional village businesses, horse farms and waterfront…

Apr 7, 2014

Autumn 2009

Table of Contents Their Eyes Were Watching Floyd Ten years ago, North Carolinians had a wary eye on Hurricane Floyd. Follow the lead-up and aftermath in southeast counties. Floyd Left…

Apr 7, 2014

Winter 2010

Table of Contents COMMUNITY SUPPORTED INGENUITY “Buying local’ doesn’t stop with produce. Discover how Sea Grant research has spawned innovative projects all along the Atlantic coast, supporting struggling communities and…

Apr 7, 2014

High Season 2008

Table of Contents Aquatic Invaders: Aquariums, Zoos Highlight Nuisance Species Ecosystems can’t afford to play musical chairs when it comes to habitat and food. Katie Mosher visits the North Carolina…

Apr 7, 2014

Winter 2008

Table of Contents Finding Fish in Lots of Water The best anglers intuitively understand the link between fish and their surrounding environment and cast accordingly. Many of the same principles…