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COASTALTIDINGS 2 



MOREHEAD CITYS CHANGING WATERFRONT 

 The number of commercial fishing boats has declined, charter boats are 

 increasing, and new redevelopment projects are starting up. Ann Green 

 joins a long-time resident on a tour of Morehead City's colorful and 

 changing waterfront 6 



HURRICANE FRAN: MEMORIES AND LESSONS 

 A decade has passed since Hurricane Fran's winds and rain took a toll 

 from the coast to the capital city. Ann Green talks with town officials 

 and experts to explore changes since the storm, including building code 

 updates, beach recovery and new coastal insurance options 1 2 



HEALTHYASAHORSE 



The wild horses of Shackleford Banks have thrived for decades despite 

 the harsh island environment. Kathleen Angione joins a team of researchers 

 as they examine the ponies' diet and try to answer the question: "What 

 are they eating out there?" 1 6 



HARD-WORKING HODSON RETIRESJUNE 30 

 "WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET" 



Ronald Hodson has given 33 years of service to the North Carolina's coast 

 and its people. His eagerness to work and his ability to listen continue to 

 earn him praise. Katie Mosher looks at his career 20 



SEA SCIENCE: 

 Worth a Thousand Words 



Is coastal development affecting blue crab populations? To answer this 

 question, a team of East Carolina University researchers compare a series 

 of digital images to blue crab population data. Erin Seiling introduces their 

 research and some early results of the project, funded by the N.C. Blue 

 Crab Research Program 24 



PEOPLE & PLACES: 



Saving Places: Springer's Point is a Natural Wonder 



Once poised for development, Springer's Point — with its diverse coastal 

 community of plants, wildlife and things that go bump in the night — will 

 remain undisturbed. The N.C. Coastal Land Trust's new preserve invites 

 visitors to follow interpretive trails to observe rare coastal ecosystems 

 and learn about the area's pirate lore 27 



Coastwatch I Early Summer 2006 I www.ncseagrant.org 1 



