WATERMARK: 



CRAFTING A COLORFUL HISTORY 



Watermark, one of the oldest craft cooperatives in the country, reflects 

 coastal culture and traditions — from baskets to carved decoys. Pam 

 Smith visits the Camden artisans as they prepare handcrafted items for 

 the holiday season 6 



SEA-VIEW: 



TEACHERS WINDOW INTO BARRIER ISLAND PROCESSES 

 Follow teachers and students as they investigate coastal issues during 

 a North Carolina Sea Grant workshop on the Outer Banks. The teachers 

 and students will incorporate the lessons into earth science materials 

 for high school teachers 12 



ESTUARIES: LIVING RESEARCH LABORATORIES 

 Imagine a laboratory as big as all outdoors. That's the scope of the 

 North Carolina Estuarine Research Reserves. Explore the Rachel 

 Carson reserve with researchers and visitors as they make amazing 

 discoveries about the estuarine environment 16 



SEA SCIENCE: 



Eelgrass: Binge Eaters in the Estuary 



Sea Grant researcher Brant Touchette shares imporant findings on 

 eelgrass — a critical player in the estuarine environment. Find out 

 how nutrient-rich waters may be contributing to eelgrass decline 22 



MARITIME MORSELS: 



Seafood Dishes Are Tasty Holiday Fare 



Oysters are in season in North Carolina from October through April. 

 Marlene Hieronymus shares a delicious combread-oyster dressing 

 and other seafood recipes that make for a festive holiday meal 26 



BOOK MARKET: 

 Lasting Holiday Gifts 



Robin Sutton takes readers shopping for books with a North Carolina 

 coastal connection. Each is just right for holiday giving — and 

 receiving 28 



COASTWATCH 



