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Title: Coast watch
Identifier: coastwatch00uncs_11 (find matches)
Year: 1979 (1970s)
Authors: UNC Sea Grant College Program
Subjects: Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology
Publisher: (Raleigh, N. C. : UNC Sea Grant College Program)
Contributing Library: State Library of North Carolina
Digitizing Sponsor: North Carolina Digital Heritage Center

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Features Coastal Tidings. Reviving the Past Glories of Mattamuskeet Lodge Mattamuskeet Lodge began life in 1916 as a pumping station to drain North Carolina's largest natural lake. After a second career as a water- fowl hunting lodge, the grand building fell into disrepair. The lodge is now seeing its third incarnation as an environmental center 6 Lightning's Gift of Fire Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, new vegetation bursts from the earth after lightning fires have scorched the land. In eastern North Carolina, this cycle is important for many species 11 The Price of Paradise: Oceanfront Living can be Hazardous Oceanfront homes have beautiful views, but they also harbor an ugly truth. Seaside homes built on sand are subject to erosion, and they bear the brunt of fierce coastal storms. Real estate agents and developers are assessing their role in educating potential homebuyers about the risks 14 A Historian's Coast: The Guano Gospel Navassa is a tiny Brunswick County town on the Cape Fear River. Quiet now, at the turn of the century it housed Wilmington's most important industry: guano fertilizer 20 Sea Science: Science in the Kitchen Tasty Technology Behind Scallop Medallions A food science breakthrough lets North Carolina seafood processors create thick, chewy medallions from smaller scallops. The product is sold fresh, not frozen or precooked, in restaurants and stores 24 People & Places: Preserving the Past Karen Amspacher Holds onto Harkers Island Heritage As new people build on Harkers Island, Karen Willis Amspacher has taken a lead as preserver of local heritage. She works with other island natives to produce publications, organize events and even build a museum to tell the story of their families and generations past 26 Maritime Morsels: Spicing It Up A pinch of salt and a dash of pepper just won't do when your tastebuds crave excitement. Learn how to spice up your favorite catch by keeping a few tips in mind — and a pantry full of exotic flavorings 29 The Catch: Fishing Fever You've scrubbed your boat and organized your tackle box, and now your hands are aching to grab a rod and reel. Cure your fishing fever by bringing in some little tunny or battling with a big blue marlin 32 COASTWATCH

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