North Carolina Sea Grant Has Books for Your Holiday Gifts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sandra Harris, 919-515-9101, sandra_harris@ncsu.edu

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2014

For the holiday season, North Carolina Sea Grant is offering 20 percent off these books until Dec. 31, 2014. We also offer free shipping.

North Carolina’s Amazing Coast: Natural Wonders from Alligators to Zoeas emerged from a partnership between North Carolina and Georgia Sea Grant. The book focuses on selected plants, animals and habitats of coastal North Carolina. Readers will dive into the world of our coastal treasures and read about the margined sea star, the bottlenose dolphin and the red wolf, along with many other fantastic species. North Carolina’s Amazing Coast will be an ideal gift for anyone who lives near — or loves — the coast. The book is a great resource for teachers as well. Price: $16.95.

Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas, is the perfect gift for any cook, cookbook collector or seafood enthusiast. The resource book gathers 30 years of seafood wisdom and contains more than 100 original recipes developed by the dedicated testers and tasters of the North Carolina State University Seafood Lab kitchen. Mariner’s Menu is filled with photos, safety tips, helpful hints and delicious recipes. Price: $25.

Seashells of North Carolina features photographs and descriptions of 261 shells that can be found along our beautiful coast. A walk down the beach will never be the same once you begin to recognize a few shells. Price: $12.

To place your order, make your check payable to NC Sea Grant and mail your request to: NC Sea Grant, NC State University, Box 8605, Raleigh, NC 27695-8605. For your convenience, please use this order form. Remember to deduct 20 percent from the total price. For questions, please contact Sandra Harris at 919-515-9101 or sandra_harris@ncsu.edu.

Happy Holidays from North Carolina Sea Grant!

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