Fisheries

05.07.2013

Looking for Answers to Help Terrapins

Topics: Fisheries, Marine Science, Southeast Coast

Diamondback terrapins were once abundant in our coast's marshes, creeks and sounds. Their population has declined, and researchers at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington hope to find some answers. More >

04.30.2013

Our Coast's Food: The Chicken of the Sea

Topics: Coastal Culture, Fisheries, Food

The spring arrival of northern puffers is the first sign of a new fishing season. Many throw the ugly "blow toads" back in the water. No, they're not poisonous and, yes, they are delicious. More >

04.29.2013

Some Hammerheads to Get Protection

Topics: Fisheries, Wildlife

Federal fisheries managers have proposed adding four populations of hammerhead sharks to the Endangered Species List. Those off the Southeast coast aren't included despite dramatic declines in their population. More >

04.24.2013

Usually Feuding Fishermen Work Together

Topics: Advocacy, Coastal management, Fisheries, Northeast Coast, Preservation

The N.C. Coastal Federation helped broker a one-of-a-kind project in Dare County in which recreational and commercial fishermen will be working together at a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s boat ramp. More >

04.10.2013

Coastal Sketch: Barry Bey

Topics: Education, Fisheries, Marine Science, Southeast Coast

Byron "Barry" Bey had intended to play music on the beach when he moved to Southport more than 25 years ago. He became a teacher instead. He has inspired hundreds of students and his high-school aquaculture program is known the world over. More >

03.14.2013

The Coast's Underwater Gardens

Topics: Fisheries, Marine Science, Nature, Water Quality

Only a few feet below the surface of the state's coastal waters, expansive beds of eelgrass and shoal grass form underwater gardens where life flourishes. More >

03.08.2013

Where Does Seafood Come From?

Topics: Coastal Culture, Education, Fisheries, Northeast Coast

Dewey Hemilright, a commercial fisherman on the Outer Banks, has teamed with the federation to teach kids about the value of our marine ecosystems and fisheries. More >

02.19.2013

Atlantic Sturgeon: Is the Giant Making a Comeback?

Topics: Fisheries, Northeast Coast, Wildlife

The endangered sturgeon has been showing up in the James River in Richmond and one even spawned in the Roanoke River in North Carolina. More >

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