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\"\"<\/a>Blue Economy<\/h1>\n

Seafood and commercial fishing, access to global markets through shipping and transport, tourism and recreation all supply thousands of jobs and billions in revenue for North Carolina. When economic activity is in balance with the long-term capacity of the coastal and ocean ecosystems, a blue economy emerges.<\/p>\n

DEGREES OF CHANGE<\/a>
\nWhy Water Temperatures Matter
\nin the Winter 2024 issue<\/a>
\nNew research looks at long-term trends in NC estuaries \u2014 changes that could bring new species to our coast.<\/em><\/p>\n

BEHIND THE BUSINESS<\/a>
\nPerspectives from a Seafood Insider<\/em>
\nin the Winter 2024 issue<\/a>
\nSeaview Crab Company<\/a><\/em>\u00a0has seven locations, including its Midtown Market at\u00a0<\/em>1515 Marstellar Street in Wilmington.\u00a0<\/i>Nathan<\/i>\u00a0King co-owns Seaview Crab with\u00a0Sam and Joe Romano.<\/em><\/i><\/p>\n

CLIMATE & SOCIETY<\/a>
\nIs Climate Change Creating More. . . Pirates?
\nin the Winter 2024 issue<\/a>
\nDwindling fish populations from warming waters could increase maritime crime.<\/em><\/p>\n

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS<\/a>
\nWho\u2019s Afraid of New Seafood?
\nin the Fall 2023 issue<\/a>
\nPacked with 16 grams of healthy protein per serving, seasoned catfish skin chips make for a tasty treat.<\/em><\/p>\n

Economic Impact<\/a>
\nWildlife Management Areas Support Local Businesses<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2023 issue<\/a>
\nHunters, anglers, and boaters help fuel the economy. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Our Coast, Our\u00a0Future:<\/a>
\nThe 2022 North Carolina Coastal Conference<\/a>
\nvideos, photos, resources
\nin the Winter 2022 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a>
\nThey\u00a0came to Raleigh from across North Carolina, discussed urgent and emerging issues affecting our coast, forged new ties, and literally devoured new research for lunch \u2014 and you can watch it here.<\/i><\/p>\n

From Water to Air<\/a>
\nwith \u201cAlgal Blooms Pose Possible Respiratory Threat,\u201d a video from UNC Research
\nin the Winter 2022 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a>
\nWhen cyanobacteria goes airborne, community scientists are helping to investigate.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sustainable Fisheries<\/a>
\nKeeping Sharks Off Gear<\/a>
\n<\/strong>with\u00a0Why So Many Sharks Die and What We Can Do About It<\/i>, a video from\u00a0Sci NC<\/i>
\nand with Sara Mirabilio\u2019s presentation at the 2022 North\u00a0Carolina Coastal Conference (video)
\nin the Winter 2022 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a>
\n\u201cTo an approaching shark, even a weak electrical impulse can be disorientating or physically uncomfortable.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Cultivating the\u00a0 Sea:\u00a0<\/a>
\nIs There a Profitable Market for Farm-Fresh Black Sea Bass?
\nin the Autumn 2022 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span>
\nThanks to breakthroughs from a team at UNCW, this seafood favorite could reach many more consumers.<\/em><\/p>\n

Is There a Future for Oyster Relaying in North Carolina?<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2022 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span>
\nFor years, oyster farmers in our state have reported greater numbers of healthy oysters in areas that they harvest.<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s So Special About North Carolina\u2019s Oysters?\u00a0<\/a>
\nSavoring the NC Oyster Trail
\nin the Autumn 2022 issue<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/span>Farms, tastes, and tales \u2014 now foodies and adventurers can explore the magic of the North Carolina oyster.<\/em><\/p>\n

From Hurricane Hazel to the Morning Light<\/span><\/a>:<\/span>
\nCoastal Carolina Through a Shrimper\u2019s Eyes<\/span>
\nin the Summer 2022 issue<\/em><\/a>
\nAfter using scrap metal to build his own boat, Harry Bryant escaped waterspouts and a lightning strike and earned a living on the open water for 32 years<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are Warming Seas affecting how Blue Crabs escape Predators?<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2022 issue<\/em><\/a>
\nAlong much of the North Carolina coast, seagrasses are a critical habitat for juvenile blue crabs, providing a refuge from predators.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Blue Economy<\/em><\/span><\/a>
\nFour Big Takeaways from our study of North Carolina’s Seafood Industry<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2022 issue<\/a><\/em>
\nNorth Carolina\u2019s wild-caught commercial seafood industry provides nearly $300 million in economic impact and 5,500 jobs for the state.<\/p>\n

Fishing for Food and Finding Connection
\n<\/em><\/span><\/a>in the Spring 2022 issue<\/a><\/em>
\n\u201cNot everyone with a rod and reel is just fishing for fun. For some people, the stakes can be much higher.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

New Links in the Sea-to-Table Chain:
\nThe North Carolina Local Food Council Responds in the Pandemic\u2019s Darkest Hour<\/a><\/em>
\nin the Fall 2021 issue<\/em><\/a>
\nThe loss of restaurant and other food service markets shook the commercial fishing industry to its core in the first half of 2020.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In the Wake of Storms<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2021 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span>
\nEven as our state\u2019s capacity for seafood processing declines, wholesalers and distributors have built a network that rapidly deploys initial aid to coastal communities after hurricanes.<\/em><\/p>\n

Blue Economy<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2021 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span>
\nFarmers and fishers have much in common in the way of obstacles\u00a0and opportunities.<\/em><\/p>\n

How to Freeze Your Fresh North Carolina Seafood<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2020 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span>
\nIf you\u2019re limiting your shopping trips right now, you can freeze your\u00a0seafood to enjoy later.<\/em><\/p>\n

Coastal Landscaping: The Next Blue Economy Sector?<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2020 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Greatest Show on the East Coast:<\/a>
\nNew Journeys into the Heart of North Carolina’s Darkness<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2020 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do Some Anglers Target Bluefin Tuna While Others Do Not?<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2019 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A Fish for All Occasions:
\nA Quest for the Heart of the Local Seafood Lover<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2019 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From Sea to Table to You<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2019 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

New NC Shellfish Initiative Aids in Florence Damage Assessments<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2018 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Developing Recipes, Nourishing the Community<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Building a Blue Economy in North Carolina<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Developing New Seafood Products<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Discover Innovative Tourism Access<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Spreading the Word about Southern Oysters<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Discovering Down East on the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Growing Better Bivalves: Science, Local Knowledge Enhance N.C. Business<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Restoring Our Oysters: Dealing with the Sponge Problem<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2017 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Growing Oysters at Home in Coastal North Carolina<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2016 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Cut the Corner:
\nDrawing Visitors to Northeastern North Carolina<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2015 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Planting the Seeds for a Common Wealth<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2015 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Behind the Scenes: An Aquarium Adventure<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2014 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Home in a Oyster Shell:
\nNew Oyster Aquaculture Operations Grow Seed, Take Root<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2014 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Coastal Science Serves North Carolina:
\nSea Grant Funds New Research Projects<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2014 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Seafood Safety Squad:
\nEnsuring Quality of Coastal Delicacies<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2014 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Gene Groups Key to Embryo Development<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2014 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Taming the Trout: Burgers Go Fishing<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2014 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Moving Fish:
\nSupply and Demand in North Carolina’s Seafood Industry<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2014 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A Center for Growing Seafood, Testing Ideas<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2013 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Marine Debris, Oyster Health among New BCSRP Projects<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2013 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Trail Mix: <\/a>Scenic Byway, Maritime Trail Beckon to Visitors<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2013 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Sailing Through Stormy Seas:
\nFish Houses Change to Stay Afloat<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2013 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Sea Grass Sustains Fisheries<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2013 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Size Matters:<\/a> Testing a New Mesh Size for Black Sea Bass<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2013 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Hooks in the Gulf Stream:<\/a>Captains and Scientists Reel in Data<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2012 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Where to Next?
\nUncovering Property Owners\u2019 Perceptions<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2012 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Science for the Sea and Shore: North Carolina Sea Grant Announces New Research Projects<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2012 issue<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Take It Outside: Wet and Wild Coastal North Carolina<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2012 issue<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

People First Tourism: Connecting with Nature’s Bounty<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2012 issue<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Science Working for the Economy<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2012 issue<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In Search of a Better Way: Adjusting Shrimp Trawl Gear<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2012 issue<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Start Your Appetites: Fall for Food, Fun and Festivities<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2011 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Winds of Change: Shrimpers Plan for the Future<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2011 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Community Supported Ingenuity<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2010 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Dreams of Black Pearls<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2010 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

New Core Research: Coastal Science Serving North Carolina<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2010 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Harvests of Perseverance: Sea Grant Funded Innovations Showcased at State Aquaculture Conference<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2010 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2010 Fishery Resource Grants: Ushering Benefits, Rewards for Coastal Communities, Ecosystems<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2010 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Seafood: Fresh and Local<\/a>
\nin the Summer 2009 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Return of the Bay Scallops<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2009 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Simply Shellfish: Growers Tout Shellfish Aquaculture Sustainability<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2008 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Research Examines Impacts and Options for Fish Farming<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2008 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping Local Seafood Afloat: Workshop Explores Consumer Trends and Marketing Strategies<\/a>
\nin the Early Summer 2008 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Growing Coastal Stewardship: Student Aquaculture on the Outer Banks<\/a>
\nin the High Season 2008 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Curbing the Import Appetite: Selling American Shrimp in the US Market<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2007 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Fish House Study Quantifies Decline<\/a>
\nin the High Season 2007 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Marine Trades Training Boosts Coastal Economy<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2007 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Going with the Flow: Aquaculture’s Water Quality Woes<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2006 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Crowding Out Shellfish<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2006 issue<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Juggling Hybrids and Homes: Balancing Fish Farming and Local Development<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2006 issue<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

There’s More than One Way to Catch a Shrimp<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2006 issue<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Hatteras’ Changing Waterfront: Fishing Traditions, Boat Slips Dwindling<\/a>
\nin the High Season 2006 issue<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Shrimp Economics: Coastal Tradition and Global Economy Converge<\/span><\/a><\/span>
\nin the Winter 2005 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Carteret Catch: New Marketing Project Promotes Local Seafood<\/a>
\nin the Holiday 2005 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Value-Added Products Boost Sales at Seafood Companies<\/a>
\nin the Spring 2004 issue<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Southern Flounder: A Hot Candidate for Aquaculture<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2003 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Black Sea Bass: Aquaculture Opportunity<\/a>
\nin the Early Summer 2003 issue<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

North Carolina Seafood Processors Go Global<\/a>
\nin the Autumn 2002 issue<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Fish Farming: Aquaculture Offers Diversity<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2001 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

A New Bag of Tricks for Clam Farmers<\/a><\/span>
\nin the Winter 2001 issue<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The Vanishing Oyster: Stocks are Declining in North Carolina<\/a>
\nin the Winter 2000 issue<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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