Search Results for oysters

Jun 1, 2011

PEOPLE & PLACES: Discovery Key to Early Learning

  A toddler reaches into the touch pool tank at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and encounters a starfish for the first time. A young boy takes a…

Jun 1, 2011

Estuarine Research on the Half Shell

  As the boat slips from the dock one early spring morning, there is a purposeful seriousness to the mission at hand, mixed with a hint of joy. It’s the…

Mar 1, 2011

Citizen Science Bolsters Oyster Restoration Efforts

But here's the rub. Overharvesting, habitat destruction and disease, along with sediment and pollution from runoff, have taken a serious toll on native oyster populations.

Dec 1, 2010

PEOPLE & PLACES: Inland Sites Boost Shell Recycling Efforts

  Oysters are a traditional winter delicacy enjoyed at the coast and across the state. Every year, inland residents devour thousands of bushels of the tasty mollusk. And many of…

Jun 1, 2010

SEA SCIENCE: 2010 Fishery Resource Grants: Ushering Benefits, Rewards for Coastal Communities, Ecosystems

  This article was published in the Summer 2010 issue of Coastwatch. If you’re a regular reader of Coastwatch magazine, you’ll know that one of the mainstay efforts of North…

Jun 1, 2010

Rebuilding the Economy, One Oyster at a Time

This article was published in the Summer 2010 issue of Coastwatch. Pamlico Sound’s economy and ecosystems are getting a much-needed boost this year, courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.…

Mar 1, 2010

NEW CORE RESEARCH: Coastal Science Serving North Carolina

"North Carolina Sea Grant provides an ability to respond to real-world coastal issues in ways that would not otherwise be possible," says Terri Lomax, North Carolina State University vice chancellor for research and graduate studies. "All of these newly selected research projects address critical needs in North Carolina."

Mar 1, 2010

Dreams of Black Pearls

Osborne, a shellfish aquaculture researcher, is opening new doors for North Carolina's coastal economy. He and business partner Nelson Bullock are trying to grow jewel-quality, saltwater black pearls in state waters.

Mar 1, 2010

SEA SCIENCE: Harvests of Perserverance: Sea Grant-Funded Innovations Showcased at State Aquaculture Conference

Perry was one of the 190 participants of the 22nd North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference, held in Atlantic Beach in January. Co-sponsored by North Carolina Sea Grant, the annual meeting and trade show serves industry professionals and prospective investors like Perry. Marine aquaculture was a special focus this year, and Perry joined some 50 others on a tour of Carteret County mariculture operations.

Mar 1, 2010

COASTAL HABITAT PROTECTION PLAN: Preserving Critical Ecosystems

The revised plan will cite program progress in particular types of habitats. It also will consider emerging issues, such as anticipated sea-level rise and its impacts, as well as detection of pharmaceutical waste in coastal waters.