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 Shrimpers: Thomas & Monica Smith
Armed with a cooler of fresh shrimp, a Beaufort couple began their campaign to bridge the gap between fishermen and consumers.
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.
The Living Edge
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
10 Nags Head Experiences Worth Chasing This Summer
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
A Carteret County Tradition: A City Shaped by Fishing
The commercial fishing industry runs deep in Morehead City — for many born-and-bred locals, the town’s unique access to fresh North Carolina seafood has shaped their lives’ work. From catching it to cooking it, every step is done with pride.
Get Outside in Greensboro
From the downtown greenway to sweeping parks with trails and zip lines, the Gate City’s green spaces offer ways for all ages to play outdoors.
