. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. ments will also be conducted to monitor the effects of salinity func- tions on growth rates. —Ken Reckhow from Duke Univer- sity's School of Forestry and Environ- mental Studies will combine the research models into an overall model for the project. Project manager Dave Adams says the drainage problem is complex, but a start must be made towards a solution. Adams, visiting associate professor with NCSU's Department of Forestry and University Studies, says that the study's "tangible product will be a r
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. ments will also be conducted to monitor the effects of salinity func- tions on growth rates. —Ken Reckhow from Duke Univer- sity's School of Forestry and Environ- mental Studies will combine the research models into an overall model for the project. Project manager Dave Adams says the drainage problem is complex, but a start must be made towards a solution. Adams, visiting associate professor with NCSU's Department of Forestry and University Studies, says that the study's "tangible product will be a report evaluating its progress toward a predictive model that could be used for resource ; The intangible product, Adams explains, is the start of a program and the training of a group of scientists which can begin to address similar environmental problems in the state. Photo by Mike Dunn. Zoology graduate students sample the Rose Bay estuary Testing blue-green algae from bloom to decay The Neuse River, one of North Carolina's most valuable river- estuarine systems, is in danger. Like the Chowan and Pamlico rivers, the Neuse is highly valued for its commer- cial and sports fisheries as well as its recreational areas. But, like the Chowan and Pamlico, its value may be threatened by nuisance algal blooms. In recent years, an increase in development along the river has brought an increase in nutrients enter- ing the river system. Phosphate, nitrate, ammonium and other nutrients come from such sources as fertilizers, wastewater treatment plants and industries. During July and August, high temperatures and plenty of sunshine combine with the nutrients to produce broad, paint-like scums of blue-green algae. The particular algae found on the Neuse is Microcystis. Side effects of these algal blooms, such as toxicity, odor, fish kills and ap- pearance, seriously threaten use of the river for fishing, boating, drinking water and agricultural and industrial purposes. An ad
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