Coast watch (1979) (20039304403)

Photo of a dolphin
Title: Coast watch
Identifier: coastwatch00uncs_10 (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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Coastal Tidings 2 Fishy Gifts for Christmas Make holiday shopping a coastal catch. Net unique, yet inexpensive, kitchen gadgets that help to prepare, cook or serve seafood. From lemon squeezers to oyster knifes, kitchen utensils offer endless possibilities for gifts and stocking staffers 6 Discovering Decoys Hewn from wood and steeped in tradition, waterfowl decoys are tools of the past that are inspiring interest as collector items and decorating accessories. Coastal carvers welcome the revival of their craft 10 Tours of Historic Homes Remember Christmases Past North Carolinians celebrated Christmas in the 18th century by opening their homes to revelers and visitors. It was a time to socialize and relax. Now, holiday tours of historic coastal homes offer a glimpse into the decorations and traditions of these yuletides past 16 A Historian's Coast: Small Miracles For more than a century, bottle-nosed dolphins were harvested off North Carolina's coast for their oil and skin. It took a small miracle and federal legislation nearly 75 years ago to save them 20 People & Places: St. Thomas Episcopal Church Built in 1743, St. Thomas Episcopal is the oldest church building still left standing in North Carolina. Where can you find it? In Bath, the state's oldest town 24 Naturalist's Notebook: Thar She Blows! Whale watching is an annual ritual on the West Coast, but the massive mammals also pass through North Carolina waters this time of year 26 Book Market: Good Books for Your Favorite Kids Pirates, lighthouses, coastal folk tales, maritime adventure, seaside nature — all make terrific gifts for young people 28 The Catch: Keyhole Clamming With a little know-how — and a sturdy back — you can search for signs of clams and take home a bucket of bivalves for dinner 30 Sea Science: HACCP Compliance In mid-December, new federal regulations aimed at the seafood processing industry seek to provide a safer supply of fish and shellfish products for the American public. Sea Grant has played a role in preparing the seafood industry for these upcoming changes 32 COASTWATCH 1