In Dare County, a devoted marine scientist pioneers tools for conservation, protecting marine life and sustaining the families who make their living on the water.
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The Netmaker: Heidi Harris Roberts
Although an industry’s tide has swelled and receded, a Carteret County native preserves her family’s tradition of hand-weaving fishing nets, one rope, cable, and knot at a time.
The Fisherman: Morty Gaskill
Once the youngest commercial fisherman on Ocracoke Island, one man returned to his village to continue a legacy that’s been honored for generations.
Reef to Table
A Wilmington couple dives deep to spear invasive lionfish off North Carolina’s coast — then serves the catch at their restaurant.
3 Old-School Cafeteria Recipes
A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.
Skillet-Fried Cod With Tartar Sauce
These seared, seasoned fillets cook in a snap, so make your sauce ahead of time to serve everything while it’s still hot.
The Art of the Lure
In the depths of winter, what’s an angler to do? Settle in, tie a mess of flies, and dream of spring fishing.
Smoke & Sea Air
A Down East native turns local fish and a hurricane-damaged pecan tree into a tribute to the coast he calls home.
The Stewards of Salter Path’s Fishing Tradition
In Carteret County, fall brings schools of silvery mullet — and one of the last crews on the East Coast that rolls tractors onto the beach to gather them.
