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Coastal Tidings 



The Raw Facts About Sushi 



Raw fish, sticky rice and seaweed — it's a combination that has 

 become a classic seafood cuisine. For folks who haven't tried sushi, 

 the bundles of rice and toppings may seem strange. But many pieces 

 of sushi are cooked, and most are packed with nutrition 6 



Art Through the Eyes of a Child 



Serigraphs by North Carolina artist Claude Howell can teach 

 children about history, culture, color themes and even a little 

 geometry. It's part of an innovative program from St. John's 

 Museum of Art to get students to think about art in new ways 1 2 



A Historian's Coast: What the Governor Grew 



In colonial days, a bountiful kitchen garden was a necessity even for 

 the governor in residence at Tryon Palace. Take a stroll back in time 

 and into the palace garden, where you'll learn a surprising fact or 

 two about what the governor's staff grew 1 8 



Sea Science: Where Does the Sand Go? 



Last summer and fall, researchers converged at Duck to study the 

 movement of sand. Eventually, this work will help answer questions 

 about coastal erosion and shoreline change 22 



Maritime Morsels: A Heartfelt Menu for Your Valentine 



What's the perfect food to serve after you've presented your sweetie 

 with a red velvet heart full of confections? Low in fat and high in 

 nutrition, seafood is a delicious choice for your valentine dinner 26 



The Catch: Casting Off the Fishing Blues of Winter 



The wintertime lull is a great opportunity for fishers to organize 

 their tackle boxes, clean their gear and prepare for spring and better 

 angling days ahead 28 



Book Market: Sound Reading for Chilly Winter Evenings 



Travel into the sound country and glean tips from an outdoor 

 photography guide. Meanwhile, keep the kids immersed in the 

 world of the sea with books on sharks and pet waves 30 



Fond Farewell: A Dreamer and a Doer 



After 18 years at Sea Grant, Kathy Hart has left her mark on more 

 than Coastwatch. She was a communications leader in North 

 Carolina and the nation. Hart's recent departure was felt throughout 

 the national Sea Grant network 32 



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