N.C. DOCUMENTS 



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FEATURES 



COASTAL TIDINGS 



SHRIMP: NO SMALL CATCH 



HARVESTS FEATURE SKIMMER, OTTERTRAWLS 



Shrimp trawling has a rich history in North Carolina. Ann Green highlights 



the early use of otter trawls and the introduction of the skimmer trawl in the 



1 990s by North Carolina Sea Grant. And she checks in on a new NOAA 



trawl study 6 



HOLIDAY SPIRITS AT HIGH TIDE 

 ALONG TH E CAPE FEAR COAST 



Festivities abound as the Cape Fear region rolls out the holiday season. 

 Join Pam Smith on a tour that includes a historic homestead, a holiday tree 

 extravaganza, a candlelight stroll, flotillas and more 1 2 



DIVING FOR LION FISH 



As divers report more lionfish off North Carolina, NOAA researchers suit up 

 to see for themselves just how this Pacific species fares in Atlantic waters. 

 Come aboard the RN Cape Fear with Lilly Loughner to experience the first 

 scuba study to examine the lionfish invasion along the East Coast 1 6 



CELEBRATING A CENTURY: 

 THE LIFE OF MUZEL BRYANT 



The holidays are a reminder that family, community and tradition are a 

 significant part of North Carolina's coastal heritage. Kathleen Angione 

 introduces Muzel Bryant, an Ocracoke centenarian with a special place 

 in the island's history and its close-knit community 20 



NATURALISTS NOTEBOOK: 

 At War in the Wetlands 



There's more to Phragmites australis than its purple plumes. In just one 

 growing season, its dense growth can crowd out native vegetation. Pam 

 Smith introduces a coalition of agencies that are finding the best strategies 

 to conquer this invasive plant 24 



SEA SCIENCE: 



Marine Science Hands-On: Elizabeth City State Expands Program 



Marine science is on the rise at Elizabeth City State University. Ann Green 

 joins students and researchers aboard a new research vessel to learn about 

 students' experiences in gathering environmental data 27 



COASTWATCH 1 



