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COASTAL TIDINGS STATE LIBRARY OF TOTiiGAH^ 



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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 



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