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 m \ 3 2002 



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COASTAL TIDINGS 



RIP CURRENTS: DONT PANIC 



North Carolina Sea Grant is working with the National Weather 

 Service to spearhead public awareness in beach communities about 

 rip currents. Katie Mosher highlights the safety program and 

 groundbreaking rip current research in Florida 6 



HURRICANE RESISTANCE: 



RETROFITTING, STORM SHUTTERS INCREASE SAFETY 

 The hurricane resistance of many homes can be improved by using 

 a variety of techniques to reduce the chance of structural damage 

 and damage from wind-blown water or flood waters. Ann Green 

 explains new designs for plywood shutters and strong rooms 12 



THE COASTAL SOCIETY: 



THE WHOLE IS GREATERTHAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS 

 An international organization, The Coastal Society celebrates its 25th 

 anniversary this year. Pam Smith chronicles the TCS leadership 

 legacy and its influence on North Carolina 1 7 



PEOPLE AND PLACES: 



Midgett Brothers: "Wildest Bus Ride" on Hatteras Island 



A bus line was the first public transportation system on Hatteras 

 Island. Ann Green relates stories from Stocky and Anderson Midgett 

 about bumpy bus rides along sandy roads 21 



SEA SCIENCE: 



Researchers Find New Use for Ozone 



A new study found that treating raw fish and processing equipment 

 with ozone greatly reduced the number of bacteria that could spoil 

 seafood. Ann Green looks at the potential benefits of ozone in 

 seafood processing plants 23 



THE CATCH: 

 Catch It and Cook It 



The recreational angler has countless possibilities for catching the 

 limit without leaving solid ground. Pam Smith gives some tips for 

 gearing up and shares some tasty recipes from Joyce Taylor 26 



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