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Title: Coast watch
Identifier: coastwatch00uncs_16 (find matches)
Year: 1979 (1970s)
Authors: UNC Sea Grant College Program
Subjects: Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology
Publisher: (Raleigh, N. C. : UNC Sea Grant College Program)
Contributing Library: State Library of North Carolina
Digitizing Sponsor: North Carolina Digital Heritage Center

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COASTAL TIDINGS STATE LIBRARY OF TOTiiGAH^ RALEIGH COASTAL STORYTELLERS SPIN FISH HOUSE TALES AND OTHER WHOPPERS Across the North Carolina coast, storytelling styles vary. Ann Green introduces readers to some coastal storytellers who pass down tales from one generation to the next. On the cover: Cooper Elementary students in Clayton, clockwise from top right, Francisco Islas, Kayla Edwards, Michaela Suarez, Sarah Maynard and Ethan Book enjoy songs and stories by John Golden 6 BLUE CRAB LAB: A RECIPE FOR SURVIVAL Researcher Joanne Harcke is exploring techniques to grow blue crabs in hatcheries — with an eye on stock enhancement for the state's largest commercial fishery. Cynthia Henderson explains the life cycle and food preferences of the very young blue crabs 12 HABITAT PROTECTION PLANS: HOMELAND SECURITY FOR FISHERIES Fish do not live by water alone. The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is developing plans to protect coastal habitats that finfish and shellfish need for food and shelter. Pam Smith describes the habitats, threats to their health, and how citizens can get involved in the process 16 SEA SCIENCE: Striped Bass Predation of River Herring Explored Join North Carolina Sea Grant researchers as they collect striped bass under old pilings on the Chowan River. The scientists are exploring links between increased striped bass populations and decreases in river herring 20 NATURALISTS NOTEBOOK: Knowing Beans About the Beach Discerning beachcombers are learning to look for more than seashells along the ocean coast. Julie Powers paints a fascinating picture of sea beans — curious drifters that ride on ocean currents for thousands of miles over months or years 23 PEOPLE & PLACES: America's First Mystery: The Lost Colony More than 400 years ago, the real-life drama of The Lost Colony played out on Roanoke Island. An outdoor drama based on the famous colony continues to attract audiences after six decades. Check out the subplots of national history and local pride 26 COASTWATCH 1

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