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SEAFOOD SAFETY 



N.C. Products Get Clean Bill of Health 



From docks to processing tables to restaurant kitchens, safety is a 

 constant factor with seafood processors. Ann Green takes readers on 

 a state inspection of a North Carolina crab company 6 



RHYTHMS OFTHE SEA 

 Griffith Chronicles Coastal Change 



In his new book, David Griffith reports results of coastal studies 

 and weaves stories of very different people who are linked by ties 

 to the coastal waters. Katie Mosher gives a preview of the book and 

 a glimpse inside Griffith's laid-back approach to field work 10 



BEACH EROSION: 

 Nature's Work-in-Progress 



Beach nourishment is a "hot button" topic, that evokes as many 

 opinions as grains of sand on the beach. Pam Smith gives an 

 overview of the science and public debate 16 



LEGAL TIDES 



Repair and Rebuild: After the Storms 



The 1999 hurricanes left many homeowners stranded. Legal 

 specialist Walter Clark looks at the challenges of rebuilding 22 



SEA SCIENCE 



Floyd Follow-up: The Lingering Effects 



The devastating 1999 floods had short-term effects on coastal 

 waters, including increased loads of nutrients and decreased levels 

 of oxygen and salt in estuaries. Sea Grant researchers continue to 

 monitor water quality and economic impact 24 



NATURALISTS' NOTEBOOK 



Maritime Forests: Where Beauty and Science Converge 



Protecting the ecological functions of North Carolina's maritime 

 forests is a collaborative effort. Pam Smith takes you on a tour of 

 these coastal wonders 27 



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