A local seafood market

On Your Next Market Run, Don’t Forget NC Seafood

April 7, 2020 | Jane Harrison

If you want to add fresh seafood to your mix of food staples, there are plenty of local sources....

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Shellfish Enterprise Areas: An Investment in NC Mariculture

July 16, 2019 | Jane Harrison

The North Carolina General Assembly has authorized establishment of shellfish aquaculture enterprise areas -- preapproved zones for growing shellfish, such as oysters and clams....

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Menhaden (fish) on ice

Managing Menhaden

October 3, 2016 | Jane Harrison

Jane Harrison, North Carolina Sea Grant coastal economics specialist, visited some New Jersey menhaden fishermen recently to talk about fishing, their livelihoods and the menhaden catch....

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Hunting Oysters

March 3, 2016 | Jane Harrison

Jane Harrison, North Carolina Sea Grant coastal economics specialist, visits Hyde County to talk oysters and careers....

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Meet Jane Harrison, Coastal Economist

September 9, 2015 | Jane Harrison

Meet our newest staff member, Jane Harrison, coastal economist. She might be from the North but she has fond memories of North Carolina....

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