Sustaining Iconic Fish
“I wanted to be a marine biologist, basically from the moment I watched a National Geographic video featuring Dr. Eugenie Clark. She was my hero growing up,” says Matt Damiano, an alumnus from North Carolina State University’s Department of Applied Ecology....ShellCast App Expands into Southeastern Waters
A digital tool for North Carolina’s Shellfish growers soon will forecast last-minute lease closures in Florida and South Carolina, too. BY CARRIE CLOWER In early 2022, ShellCast debuted as a digital tool helping shellfish growers...Continue reading "ShellCast App Expands into Southeastern Waters"
Seasonal Seafood Posters Are Available Online and in Coastwatch
“The posters are great,” says John M. Aydlett, who leads the Got to Be NC Seafood campaign. “They help to educate consumers on what’s typically available from North Carolina’s waters in order to make a decision on what species to purchase and prepare.”...Continue reading "Seasonal Seafood Posters Are Available Online and in Coastwatch"
Crabitat: Juvenile Blue Crab Habitats in Pamlico Sound
Blue crabs, like many marine invertebrates, have what scientists refer to as a complex lifecycle, which means that they go through drastic changes in body shape and location as they age, similar in some ways to a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. ...Continue reading "Crabitat: Juvenile Blue Crab Habitats in Pamlico Sound"
On Your Next Market Run, Don’t Forget NC Seafood
If you want to add fresh seafood to your mix of food staples, there are plenty of local sources....Continue reading "On Your Next Market Run, Don’t Forget NC Seafood"