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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: <\/a>
\n The Sea Grant Charge: Improving Science, Education and Collaboration<\/a><\/h3>\n

Executive Director Susan White highlights what North Carolina Sea Grant is doing to advance science, education and collaboration in the state.<\/p>\n

PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR A COMMON WEALTH<\/a><\/h3>\n

There are many ongoing efforts to expand shellfish aquaculture in North Carolina. E-Ching Lee reports on two that were sparked by North Carolina Sea Grant funding.<\/p>\n

THE POWER OF OBSERVATION<\/a><\/h3>\n

To keep the southern flounder fishery open, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is sending observers on fishing boats targeting the species. Rhett Register gets the scoop.<\/p>\n

Swimming with Sharks<\/a><\/h3>\n

Sharks are making a big splash in the news this summer. Rebecca Nagy explores the coverage and related Sea Grant research.<\/p>\n