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Coastal growth squeezes out tradition

Is it time for North Carolina to designate historic fishing communities protected heritage sites?

Ivey Gaskill remembers when there were plenty of fish houses on his...

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Fishery managers need your help to save this historic N.C. fishery

Water pollution is hurting one of North Carolina's most historic fisheries, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries needs your help to save it.

The division is...

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Black-owned seafood restaurants, markets and fishers amplified by new NC Catch project

A historic project conceived by NC Catch to build understanding of the vital role people of color play in the state’s seafood industry is underway.

North Carolina’s...

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Recipes

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Fried Soft-Shell Crabs

Only a few weeks left in spring. Are you getting your soft-shell fix? Find recipes for softies and more spring crab dishes at Mariner's Menu. Commercial fishing...

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Tuna Poke with Pineapple & Jalapeno

Not your typical tuna poke bowl. Fresh pineapple and bright jalapeno give this fancy looking take a spicy sweet personality and lots of color. North Carolina...

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Events

10
Jun

Fisheries 200th Anniversary Jamboree

10:00am - 4:00pm

Morehead City, N.C.

8
Jul

All-American Shrimp Fry 2023

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Harkers Island, N.C.

21
Oct

Ocracoke Working Watermen's Festival

9:00am - 4:00pm

Ocracoke Island, N.C.