ARTIFICIAL REEFS: 



FROM SHIPWRECKS TO REEF BALLS 



North Carolina has one of the premier state-managed artificial reef 



programs in the country. Pam Smith takes us along on a recent 



deployment of reef balls by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. . 



GETTING TO THE HEARTOF HYDE COUNTY 

 Folklorist Bill Mansfield helps readers discover the treasures of the Hyde 

 County mainland — the people who keep the heritage alive. We meet 

 the heroes of his new book, featuring photos by Scott Taylor 12 



SHELLFISH CLOSURES: 

 SIGNS OFTROUBLED WATERS 

 Nothing could be finer than a plate of succulent North Carolina oysters, 

 clams and mussels. They're good to the taste buds and for the economy. But 

 when shellfish waters are closed because of pollution, there are more 

 than consumer and economic implications. Cynthia Henderson tells how 

 closures affect the people who work on the water 17 



PEOPLE AND PLACES: 



Hope Plantation: Explore Historic Treasure 



Tour Hope Plantation in Bertie County with Ann Green. The historic 

 site, which focuses on the rich history and culture of the region, features 

 the stately mansion built by David Stone, who served as governor 

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SEA SCIENCE: 



New Research Projects Reflect Sea Grant Spectrum 



North Carolina Sea Grant is supporting a new round of research 

 projects, each aimed at a particular aspect of our coast and its vast 

 resources. Learn how Sea Grant research continues to have an 

 impact on coastal issues 



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NATURALISTS NOTEBOOK: 

 North Carolina: Pelican Paradise 



Pelicans are peculiar birds. Lisa Kowite tells us about some of their 

 unique quirks — and how they are being protected by vigilant groups 

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COASTWATCH 



