Table of Contents

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Joining Forces: Collaborating with Partners for Coastal North Carolina

Susan White discusses the power and value of networks.

HURRICANE HAZEL: Fast and Furious

Although it made landfall 60 years ago, Hurricane Hazel remains fresh in many minds. Pam Smith walks back in time with several North Carolina residents who lived through the storm.

Hazel: A Benchmark Hurricane Event

Smith talks to experts about changes in hurricane forecasting since Hazel —and how being prepared for a storm still is key to being safe.

KNAUSS FELLOWS: Where Are They Now?

Each year, several North Carolina graduate students are selected for the prestigious national Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Rebecca Nagy catches up with three past fellows.

NATURALIST’S NOTEBOOK:
Coastal Scientists Boost K-12 STEM Education

Ethan Theuerkauf explains what the Scientific Research and Education Network offers to researchers and educators.

SEA SCIENCE:
IT RUNS THROUGH RIVERS:
Finding the Chemical Signature of a Waterbody

Do individual rivers have recognizable chemical signatures? Chuck Bangley asks researchers who are seeking answers from fish ear bones.

LOCAL CATCH:
TAMING THE TROUT: Burgers Go Fishing

Devika Banerji explores how North Carolina Sea Grant and Sunburst Trout Farms teamed up to create a trout burger — and how this effort could help others develop value-added seafood products.

MARINER’S MENU:
Shining the Spotlight on Flounder

These Mariner’s Menu recipes offer flounder three ways — baked, steamed and deep fried. Choose your preference.

CURRENTS:
Drifters Gather Rip Current Data

Rebecca Nagy spends a day at Carolina Beach with Spencer Rogers and his team as they conduct rip current research using data-logging drifters.