. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. special study, considerations and protection. The proposed "Hatteras/Gulf Stream National Marine Sanctuary" would cover 1,000 square miles. Egan believes that the area meets some of the criteria of sanctuary designation. In this zone, the Outer Continental Shelf drops from 20 to 1,000 fathoms, forming a 6,000 foot undersea cliff, he says. Nearby, the cold northern waters of the Labrador Current meet the warm Gulf Stream, mixing northernmost and southernmost species of birds, marine mammals and fi
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. special study, considerations and protection. The proposed "Hatteras/Gulf Stream National Marine Sanctuary" would cover 1,000 square miles. Egan believes that the area meets some of the criteria of sanctuary designation. In this zone, the Outer Continental Shelf drops from 20 to 1,000 fathoms, forming a 6,000 foot undersea cliff, he says. Nearby, the cold northern waters of the Labrador Current meet the warm Gulf Stream, mixing northernmost and southernmost species of birds, marine mammals and fish. Ocracoke Committee formed in opposition to a "monstrosity" — a 350-foot dock and pier proposed in August 1990 and now completed — says spokesperson Charles Runyon. Residents were worried about how increased boat traffic would threaten the sound, which supports lush eelgrass and "wonderful clamming," says Runyon. The group appealed the developer's CAMA permit but was refused a hearing before the Coastal Resources Commission. Represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, the committee won a Superior Court judgment to rescind the permit, but the state is appealing, says the center's director. The Ocracoke Committee continues to work with the county commissioners on a land-use plan update. Carteret County Crossroads and its 500-plus members aim to preserve the natural and cultural environment of Carteret County, says president Allyn Powell. The group has invited people from the Corps of Engineers and the Southern Environmental Law- Center to help educate their membership on the issue of wetlands preservation and development. They also closely follow the offshore drilling issue and activities of local military bases. Sunset Beach Taxpayers Association has successfully fought zoning changes and blocked a high-rise bridge through legal action, says spokesperson Minnie Hunt. Penderwatch and Conservancy monitors stream water quality, attends meet
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