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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n

ARTIFICIAL REEFS:
\nFrom Shipwrecks to Reef Balls<\/h3>\n

North Carolina has one of the premier state-managed artificial reef programs in the country. Pam Smith takes us along on a recent deployment of reef balls by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries.<\/p>\n

Getting to the Heart of Hyde County<\/h3>\n

Folklorist Bill Mansfield helps readers discover the treasures of the Hyde County mainland\u2014 the people who keep the heritage alive. We meet the heroes of his new book, featuring photos by Scott Taylor.<\/p>\n

SHELLFISH CLOSURES:
\nSigns of Troubled Waters<\/a><\/h3>\n

Nothing could be finer than a plate of succulent North Carolina oysters, clams and mussels. They’re good to the taste buds and for the economy. But when shellfish waters are closed because of pollution, there are more than consumer and economic implications. Cynthia Henderson tells how closures affect the people who work on the water.<\/p>\n

PEOPLE & PLACES:<\/em>
\nHope Plantation: Explore Historic Treasure<\/h3>\n

Tour Hope Plantation in Bertie County with Ann Green. The historic site, which focuses on the rich history and culture of the region, features the stately mansion built by David Stone, who served as governor from 1808 to 1810.<\/p>\n

SEA SCIENCE:<\/em>
\nNew Research Projects Reflect Sea Grant Spectrum<\/a><\/h3>\n

North Carolina Sea Grant is supporting a new round of research projects, each aimed at a particular aspect of our coast and its vast resources. Learn how Sea Grant research continues to have an impact on coastal issues.<\/p>\n

NATURALIST’S NOTEBOOK:<\/em>
\nNorth Carolina: Pelican Paradise<\/h3>\n

Pelicans are peculiar birds. Lisa Kowite tells us about some of their unique quirks – and how they are being protected by vigilant groups in North Carolina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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